Tell the Next Generation

Our Sustained Giving Stewardship Emphasis

Our Theme is based on Psalm 78:4b,6 We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done . . so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.

• Case Summary for the program, either a short version or a somewhat longer version
• TNG Progress Report
• Building Committee Update

A large number of people have enthusiastically agreed to give of their time, talent and treasure to serve as members of our Tell the Next Generation Leadership Team.

Wow! What a great turnout for our two Commitment Dinners held in October and what a blessing they turned out to be! Many thanks to everyone who participated! Thank you to our Follow-Up Committee who diligently called on people to give everyone the opportunity to pledge. A special thank you to Ken & Bobbie Denmark who are heading up the Fulfillment phase (the next 3 years) of our Tell the Next Generation campaign. We pray God’s guidance and wisdom as they keep track of all the giving along with their committee.

On Sunday, November 4th we dedicated those commitments as a sign that we commit ourselves to the goals of Tell the Next Generation. Then on November 11th we started our giving. Our Sustained Giving for the effort takes place over the next 156 weeks. We seek God’s strength that all our people “bring to completion” their giving so that Bethel might accomplish her ministry over the next years. We also pray that commit and dedicate ourselves to the extra energy, time, and effort required in reaching out to the neighborhoods around FM158. Ir will take all of us together if we are truly going to tell the next generation.

TNG Progress Report

Rejoice with Praises to God for the amazing response in pledge commitments. To date we have received 177 commitments in the amount of $2,331,342 and $15,150 in gifts from friends for a combined total of $2,346,492. The first offerings on November 11 and for the past month brought in $312,473.22. Thanks to all who are helping to make this campaign successful. We have received donations from those who pledged and those who did not pledge. To God be the Glory.

Building Committee Update

The building committee and members of Church Council have met with Mr. Block from Lutheran Church Extension Fund for guidance on our financial situation and what we can afford to build. They were very encouraged by his analysis. Soon we will be voting on the Design Development phase and which Phase I we would like to pursue.