$11.8M IS A BIG NUMBER, AND MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT: IT WILL REQUIRE EVERYONE WHO CALLS 3CIRCLE HOME TO MAKE IT A REALITY. IT WILL NOT MAGICALLY HAPPEN WITHOUT GOD’S HELP. NOR WILL IT HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU. WITH THAT SAID, WE DO THINK IT’S POSSIBLE WITH OUR CURRENT GIVING CAPACITY.
HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF HOW $11.8M DOLLARS IS POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT 24 MONTHS:
**The average gift based upon 1,000 contributing families, giving above and beyond their current giving, over a 24 month period is $5900 a year.
**We are now one year (halfway) through this 2-year initiative.
WE’VE UNDERLINED AVERAGE GIFT FOR A REASON. THERE ARE SOME WHO CAN AND WILL GIVE WAY MORE THAN THIS. THERE ARE SOME WHO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THIS TYPE OF A COMMITMENT, AND WILL GIVE LESS THAN THIS. HERE’S THE REALITY: IT’S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US GIVING GENEROUSLY, WHAT WE CAN, TO MAKE THIS A REALITY.
Generosity is really the “hidden gem” in the process of disciple making. Think about it: there is very little we do that does not require some type of financial decision. Do we go out to eat; do we grab a starbucks on the way to work; do we buy the newest and more expensive athletic shoes or the ones from the clearance rack; do we buy a new car or a used car? If we’re honest with ourselves, we would all likely agree that we’ve experienced the allure of money at some point in our lives.
For This Reason, Jesus Spoke Often On The Topic Of Our Treasure Or Possessions, Our Attitude About Our Possessions, And In The End, Who Really Owns Everyone’s Possessions. We Only Need To Look To The Story Of The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-22) To Realize That The Stewardship Of Our Resources Is Very Important.
During The Glory & Good Initiative, We Will Talk About Generosity. It Is Important To Understand That Generosity Impacts Much More Than Just Our Money. Generosity Is A By-Product Of Our Spiritual Transformation. Jesus, Who We Know Had Little In The Way Of Possessions, Was The Most Generous Person Who Ever Lived. The Stronger Our Relationship With Jesus Grows, The More Generous We Become. Generosity Is, Without A Doubt, A Matter Of The Heart.
The Generosity Ladder On The Next Page Is A Tool Designed To Help Us Think More About Our Generosity Journey. To Move Up This Ladder Is An Intentional Effort That Starts With A Transformation Of The Heart. Climbing This Ladder Is Not About Us. Rather, Moving Up The Ladder Is An Exercise That Brings Us Closer To God.
Over The Next Few Weeks, As You Look At And Think About This Ladder, Ask Yourself, “Why Is My Generosity Important To God?”
3Circle Is Now 23 Years Old Because Of The Faithfulness Of God And The Faithfulness Of His People. We Wouldn’t Be Here Today Without People Like You Stepping Up. Where Are You Currently On The Generosity Ladder? How Is God Calling You To Step On Or Step Up In This Season?
ON NOVEMBER 2 + 5, across all of our campuses, we will come together to make a financial commitment over the next 12 months. This card applies to 4 groups of people:
So as we look at the year ahead, we invite you to begin to prayerfully consider what it would like for you to make or modify a financial commitment.
ON NOVEMBER 9 + 12, we will have Big Give Weekend. We invite each family, if possible, to write the biggest check you can towards the commitment you made on the commitment card. You can also give your big gift online at 3circlechurch.com/give or through stocks. For more information, email blake@3circlechurch.com.
