FAQ's- Part 1

1.       Question:  I understood the MOM’s Daycare to be a church outreach that was owned and operated by the church.  If it is owned by the church, I would have assumed all profits above and beyond operating expenses would be for the church.  Why then would the daycare have to tithe 10% for offering or the capital campaign?    

  

Answer:  The church does own the daycare.  There is a daycare board that is responsible for the operation of the daycare.  The daycare board is under the authority of the church board.  Profits from the daycare are used for this ministry.  The daycare board decided to tithe 10% in obedience to God’s word and an additional 10% is given to the capital campaign.  All profits from the daycare belongs to God.  The church board has the final authority to direct those profits as they see fit.  The daycare board uses these profits to sustain and expand this outreach ministry.

2.       Question:  With the increase in tithes and offering since the church’s attendance growth, are the tithes still only meeting the current ministry and operating cost, or is their headway being made that could be utilized for the new facility?

Answer:  Currently, tithes and offerings do exceed what is needed for ministries and operating costs of the church.  The church board decides how the money is spent.  This includes expanding current ministries or setting the money aside for a new facility.

3.       Question:    What does the capital campaign require/need of participants? (one time donations/monthly pledges/as you can give donations)

Answer:  Prayer is the most important need!!! Give willingly.  This campaign is going to require sacrifice, discipline and commitment.  The pledge cards that were handed out provide for weekly, monthly, yearly or one time donations.

4.       Question:     For people/families who may not have money to give, are there other ways to assist in “Moving the Mountain”? (Holding Fundraisers, Volunteer time, Donations of items for sale)

Answer:  Yes, all of these listed are excellent ways to contribute.  Be creative!! And be ready to be blessed!!

Move that MOUNTAIN - May 13

Colossians 1:28-29

28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling will all His energy, which so powerfully works in me.

God wants believers to work with Him to impact the world. He has chosen to accomplish His will by involving His children in the process. When God hears the cries of the weak and needy, He calls upon His children. When He wants to feed the hungry, He calls upon one of His own. When He wants to move against the kingdom of Satan, He involves His church. Although God could do it without anyone else, He has chosen to work through us...the Mt. Olivet Christian Church.

Hearts have been renewed, lives have been transformed and our church is on the move! Members of our church are doing all of these things, and more, in Christ’s name. He is there guiding us as we act in faith and obedience to His will, and He is preparing to bless us.

Over the last few weeks you have been called upon to pray for what your role will be in these beginning stages of The Capital Campaign. This campaign is in preparation of our new church building on Eibeck Lane, which will be approximately 20,000 square feet. The cost is estimated at $2,000,000.

To some this may seem like an enormous task that is out of our reach. But, as Christians we know what makes sense to God doesn’t make sense to the world. The ultimate goal is not just building a new church, but saving souls throughout our community.       From a Godly perspective, that is priceless.

On Sunday, May 15, there will be a time for each one of us to step out on faith and act in obedience. On this day you will be asked to commit an ADDITIONAL portion of your income towards this campaign. This is over and above your regular tithe, which you are asked to continue giving faithfully. Please understand that your weekly tithe supports and sustains the ministries and operating expenses of the church. This amount will be IN ADDITION to your tithe.

In anticipation of the pledge on Sunday pray for God’s guidance and blessing on your offering. And throughout this campaign continue being faithful and obedient with your tithe.

As we allow God to work with us and through us, together in unity we can...

MOVE that MOUNTAIN!!

For more information on the Capital Campaign always feel free to contact a church leader, or visit the website.       www.mountolivetchristian.org, or feel free to email questions to  move@mountolivetchristian.org. 

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MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN - May 11

MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN

May 11, 2011

When you step through the doors at Mt. Olivet Christian Church you find beauty. The beauty of the aged woodwork, the beauty of the stained glass windows, and the beauty of the recent addition that was needed as the congregation grew. But, more importantly you find the beauty and the warmth that flows from God’s people.

On May 1st, the church embarked on a Capital Campaign. This campaign is the work of the leadership and other members of the congregation to strike excitement and anticipation for our new church building on Eibeck Lane. A new church that will be home to a new daycare, new Sunday School rooms, a new sanctuary, and the highly anticipated, new members.

The Capital Campaign is in preparation for a new church that is greatly needed. But, it appears that God has been building a new church inside the walls of Mt. Olivet for many years. Not within the building itself, but within the heart of each member.

King James is quite clear in Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” As you look around and watch what has been happening in our church, no one can deny there is a vision and we have a purpose. The growth of the congregation is leading us away from the existing building and to a new location to further God’s work in a way that will impact our community for eternity.

The little country church on Heekin-Lawrenceville Road has served its members well for many years. As sad as it may be to leave that property, we must realize God’s new beginnings await us. As the congregation grows and as our church is continually on the move, it seems clear that our unified vision is to push forward and build.

God is the Master Builder. He is our Creator. He will not leave us nor will He forsake us. During this campaign it isn’t just about the blueprints or moving dirt, it is about the foundation God has prepared for us and how we will respond.

MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN

Philippians 4:6-7

6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. 7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

In these uncertain times we need to rely on God completely and not on our own understanding. The Bible tells us not to worry about anything, but pray about everything and He will give us peace that we cannot comprehend.

Now is the time! See how God can work in our lives, in our church and in our community. As we begin our Capital Campaign let's take a leap of faith and do something that is beyond our own abilities. Then we can enjoy the showers of blessings that are promised to pour down upon us.

For more information on the Capital Campaign always feel free to contact a church leader, or visit the website. www.mountolivetchristian.org

MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN - The Offering

MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN

The Offering

2 Corinthians 9: 6-7

⁶ Remember this:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  ⁷Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

I heard a story recently of a young girl who picked up a “special offering” envelope at church one Sunday.  You know, the ones in the back of the pew that often go unnoticed, or are used as note pads.  To make it even more special she took it home and used her creativity to decorate the outside before she made the delivery.  

After sealing the envelope she took it back to church and proudly handed it to a deacon.  Inside was the sum of her total allowance for the week.  The deacon was so moved by this offering that he told her no amount would ever be as important as what she had just given, because she had given from the heart.

This is just one of those untold “God Moments” that happen continually at Mt. Olivet Christian Church.  One of our very own pre-teens gave a full week’s allowance when she heard about our Capital Campaign.  She realized the impact of her offering and what it could do to further God’s work here in our community.  She is truly the “cheerful giver” that God loves.  

Be alert and pay attention!!  God is at work!!  Mt. Olivet is on the move and we are His hands and His feet.  There is much work to be done in the coming months, but it will take each one of us to search our hearts and earnestly pray for what God would have us do.  

On May 15th there will be a time for you to help.  You will be asked to commit an ADDITIONAL portion of your income to the Capital Campaign.  This will be over and above your tithe, which is needed to sustain the ministries and operating expenses of the church.  

During this time be in prayer for God’s continued blessings, and be thankful for the acts of giving that are going on right now.  Pray for perseverance as we acknowledge His wonderful plans.  Pray for the kind of faith it takes to MOVE that MOUNTAIN!!

For more information on the Capital Campaign always feel free to contact a church leader, or visit the website.       www.mountolivetchristian.org