This document summarizes a capital campaign being undertaken by the Norwalk First United Methodist Church from 2017-2020. The campaign has two main goals: raising $405,388 for urgently needed building repairs, and increasing the church endowment by $430,000 to prepare for future needs and maintain a stable financial base. Major repair projects include repairing roofs, windows, and stone walls. The campaign will involve church members sharing testimonials and celebrating its completion on March 12, 2017. It encourages various forms of pledges to be paid over three years to fund the repairs and grow the endowment.
This document discusses being an informed consumer. It defines key terms like consumer and goods/services. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of consumers, including the right to safety, choice, and seeking redress. The document explains how to give feedback or complaints and steps to take if redress is unsuccessful, such as contacting the Consumers Association of Singapore. It also discusses lemon laws that protect against defective goods.
Event proposals and bidding processes were discussed. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is sent by a client seeking event planning services, which requires a competitive bid from event planners. A Request for Information (RFI) asks for information about a company to select those who will receive an event brief. When bidding, an event planner must decide whether to bid, perform a feasibility analysis, form a team, submit a proposal, and if accepted, sign contracts and begin planning. Proposals should include details like themes, budgets, timelines, and creative ideas. Contracts are important to outline deliverables, payments, cancellations, and more to provide a legal agreement between parties. Client files are also important to manage all
The document provides guidance for room service attendants on serving food and beverage orders to guests, presenting the room service bill, and clearing away used items. It describes how to safely transport and set up orders, as well as the proper procedures for entering rooms, confirming orders, billing, and collecting used equipment and dishes. Attendants are instructed to be polite, attentive to guest needs and privacy, and follow all safety and sanitation standards when handling room service orders.
Food & Beverage Service: Room service English Lesson By Saeful AnwarHospitality Industry
The document provides guidance on proper etiquette and phrases for food and beverage service staff. Key recommended phrases include:
1) "May I come in? I've brought up breakfast from Room Service, sir" for delivering meals to guest rooms.
2) Being polite and offering assistance with phrases like "What's the problem, sir? Can I be of assistance?" and ending interactions positively with "Have a good day!"
3) Thanking guests for compliments or feedback with responses like "It's been my pleasure" and thanking guests on behalf of the hotel.
This document discusses how members of the BNI Insomniacs chapter can improve their traffic light status from amber to green. It provides an overview of the current chapter health with percentages of members who are green, amber, red, black, and new. The chapter's goal is to get 60% of members to green and 40% to amber in the next two months. It then introduces a member named Will who was surprised to learn he was amber despite his contributions. The rest of the document explains the point system used to determine traffic light statuses and provides strategies members can implement like increasing referrals, visitors, 121s, and CEUs to achieve green status.
This document discusses being an informed consumer. It defines key terms like consumer and goods/services. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of consumers, including the right to safety, choice, and seeking redress. The document explains how to give feedback or complaints and steps to take if redress is unsuccessful, such as contacting the Consumers Association of Singapore. It also discusses lemon laws that protect against defective goods.
Event proposals and bidding processes were discussed. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is sent by a client seeking event planning services, which requires a competitive bid from event planners. A Request for Information (RFI) asks for information about a company to select those who will receive an event brief. When bidding, an event planner must decide whether to bid, perform a feasibility analysis, form a team, submit a proposal, and if accepted, sign contracts and begin planning. Proposals should include details like themes, budgets, timelines, and creative ideas. Contracts are important to outline deliverables, payments, cancellations, and more to provide a legal agreement between parties. Client files are also important to manage all
The document provides guidance for room service attendants on serving food and beverage orders to guests, presenting the room service bill, and clearing away used items. It describes how to safely transport and set up orders, as well as the proper procedures for entering rooms, confirming orders, billing, and collecting used equipment and dishes. Attendants are instructed to be polite, attentive to guest needs and privacy, and follow all safety and sanitation standards when handling room service orders.
Food & Beverage Service: Room service English Lesson By Saeful AnwarHospitality Industry
The document provides guidance on proper etiquette and phrases for food and beverage service staff. Key recommended phrases include:
1) "May I come in? I've brought up breakfast from Room Service, sir" for delivering meals to guest rooms.
2) Being polite and offering assistance with phrases like "What's the problem, sir? Can I be of assistance?" and ending interactions positively with "Have a good day!"
3) Thanking guests for compliments or feedback with responses like "It's been my pleasure" and thanking guests on behalf of the hotel.
This document discusses how members of the BNI Insomniacs chapter can improve their traffic light status from amber to green. It provides an overview of the current chapter health with percentages of members who are green, amber, red, black, and new. The chapter's goal is to get 60% of members to green and 40% to amber in the next two months. It then introduces a member named Will who was surprised to learn he was amber despite his contributions. The rest of the document explains the point system used to determine traffic light statuses and provides strategies members can implement like increasing referrals, visitors, 121s, and CEUs to achieve green status.
This document outlines opportunities for improving the retail point-of-sale experience. It discusses potential features such as social media integration, shopper lists, barcode scanning, payment options, and customer relationship management tools like rewards programs and purchase alerts. The goal is to enhance the in-store shopping and checkout process through new technologies.
The document discusses Java career opportunities and provides an overview of Java. It summarizes:
1) The history of Java including its founding by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1991 and later acquisition by Oracle.
2) The different editions of Java including Java SE, Java EE, Java ME, and others.
3) Popular Java web frameworks like Spring, Struts, JSF, and others and the features they provide.
4) How having skills in Java frameworks can enhance one's career, and how Java remains a strong career option due to its popularity and widespread use.
This book contains the easiest way to learn Java and its Core concepts. Very helpful in to brushing up your skills and quite simple to newbies as well.
The document outlines a roadmap for a career in Java, including topics such as data structures, design patterns, web technologies like HTML and servlets, application development using frameworks like Hibernate and Struts, developer tools, JEE technologies, enterprise integration, and architecture. It provides examples of programming platforms, online resources, and tools that can be used to learn and work with each topic.
This presentation give you a basic idea about SEO fundamentals & how to choose a right agency/professionals. It help you to understand the Life cycle of SEO & the process.
My presentation at the 2016 Social Business Collaboration conference in Berlin. Our last year's learning on how to increase the business criticality of DWP and how to pitch a sustainable roadmap and initiative to executive stakeholders.
This document describes a multi-level marketing system called CoolFund.io. Members can join for free but must upgrade within 3 hours by paying 0.002 BTC. They then refer 3 people who occupy their first level. If more people are referred, they spill over to the next level. At each level, referrals pay an increasing amount to upgrade like the member did, generating profit. After 4 levels and 81 referrals, members can earn over 12 BTC total. To avoid missing payments, members must upgrade stages quickly as funds are received.
The document provides details on a 3D modeling assignment to create a scene of trash within specific requirements. Key points:
- The student modeled boxes of cereal, ice cream, and cardboard to be photo realistic and at a scale of 1cm, with a polygon limit of 500 and 1024x1024 texture.
- References were photographed and the cardboard box was the most detailed model. The wine bottle was the hardest to texture.
- An initial scene setup exceeded the polygon limit, so the bottle was removed and objects rearranged for better visibility.
- Texture maps and final renders are shown, with the scene meeting all requirements. The student would improve time management and note-taking for future assignments.
The document discusses business opportunities in Botswana and outlines the agenda for a presentation. It introduces the Entrepreneurship Service Centre, which was established in 2006 to promote small and medium enterprises. The centre provides resources like free internet access, meeting rooms, business consultations and training to stimulate entrepreneurship and create jobs. It has seen measurable success in increasing business startups and linkages. However, many entrepreneurs still face challenges like weak business skills, lack of commitment and focus. Overall opportunities remain for entrepreneurs in Botswana.
Co-presentation with Brian Marshall, Mark Wilson, and Chad Rikansrud at SHARE Atlanta, 2016. - Discussing The various approaches to mainframe security and hacking.
Magic Square in 3 easy steps:
1. Form a square matrix with numbers 1 to n^2 in sequence, where n is the order of the magic square.
2. Form two matrices of the same size, one for identifying rows and one for columns, with middle columns numbered 1 to n and columns on either side getting smaller or larger by 1.
3. Superimpose the row and column matrices to find the number in each cell of the final magic square matrix from the corresponding entries in the first matrix.
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Check out our handpicked selection of 7 Consumer Trends begging to be applied in 2014. By you. From CROWD SHAPED to THE INTERNET OF CARING THINGS to MYCHIATRY...
The document outlines Greg Fisher's top 10 basic business principles, including deciding what service or product to offer and focus on, determining the target customer group to serve intensely, and identifying what makes the business different and capitalizing on it. It provides the website and email contact for Greg Fisher to learn more about his approach to business strategy and principles.
Les types de psychothérapies et de psychothérapeutesArgos2savoies
Les points de la présentation
Présentation brève des modèles de psychothérapies;
Les deux orientations des psychothérapies;
Le modèle contextuel (un modèle de synthèse et
d’efficacité);
Les bons et les mauvais psy;
La position du patient;
Exemple pratique pour la maladie bipolaire: la
thérapie bipolaire (par Dr Dan Niculescu);
Recommandation pour les patients bipolaires;
Recommandation pour les psy.Les psychothérapies dominantes
La psychothérapie psychanalytique (Freud, Adler,
Young, Karen Horney);
La psychothérapie comportementale (Pavlov, Skinner,
Wolpe, etc.) ;
La psychothérapie systémique;
La thérapie cognitive et comportementale (TCC,
Beck).Les psychothérapies min
Inbound marketing - wprowadzenie: pozycjonowanie, social media, contentKrakweb
Marketing internetowy zmienia się niesamowicie szybko. Konsument przejął kontrolę i wyznacza reguły w łańcuchu marketingowym - nie ufa już bezgranicznie przekazowi marketingowemu, aktywnie poszukuje najlepszego dla siebie rozwiązania - czyta raporty, artykuły, porównuje produkty, szuka opinii i okazji.
Jak przekonać go do skorzystania z Twoich usług? Jak dotrzeć do niego w wielu kanałach ze spójnym i skutecznym komunikatem? Rozwiązaniem, które zdobyło ostatnio niesamowitą popularność jest podejście Inbound Marketing. Pomaga ono w osiąganiu celów (marketingowych i sprzedażowych) poprzez mniej nachalny przekaz, docierający do odbiorcy razem z wartościowymi materiałami (wiedzą, narzędziami itp.), których potencjalny klient sam poszukuje. Inbound Marketing jest powiązany bezpośrednio z tzw. Permision Marketingiem - marketingiem za przyzwoleniem, w którym to odbiorca przekazu marketingowego sam decyduje, że chce go otrzymać, wyraża na niego zgodą (otrzymując jednocześnie coś w zamian).
Inbound Marketing to budowanie marki poprzez: Treść, Pozycjonowanie (SEO) i działania w mediach społecznościowych.
W tej prezentacji przedstawimy Ci podstawy - pierwsze kroki, założenia będące przygotowaniem do prowadzenia przez markę działań w zakresie Inbound Marketingu.
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Análisis de las técnicas más relevantes en el marketing industrial y B2B y nuevas tendencias del marketing en el sector con consejos para su implantación.
Ponencia de Eduardo Lorenzo en la 3º jornada profesional del marketing industrial de Madrid, IndusMarketing.
The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund, through its Partners in Vision program, provides consulting services for board development and organizational capacity building to the Franklinton Center at Bricks. This presentation provides a description of CB&LF and a rationale for its work with FCAB.
The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting congregations with financing church buildings since 1853. It provides loans to younger congregations under 30 years old and renewing congregations of any age for purchasing land, building, renovating or refinancing church buildings. CB&LF has helped thousands of churches and has $58 million in loans with a $20 million lending capacity. It also offers capital campaign services and planning assistance to help churches with large real estate projects and vision plans.
This document outlines opportunities for improving the retail point-of-sale experience. It discusses potential features such as social media integration, shopper lists, barcode scanning, payment options, and customer relationship management tools like rewards programs and purchase alerts. The goal is to enhance the in-store shopping and checkout process through new technologies.
The document discusses Java career opportunities and provides an overview of Java. It summarizes:
1) The history of Java including its founding by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1991 and later acquisition by Oracle.
2) The different editions of Java including Java SE, Java EE, Java ME, and others.
3) Popular Java web frameworks like Spring, Struts, JSF, and others and the features they provide.
4) How having skills in Java frameworks can enhance one's career, and how Java remains a strong career option due to its popularity and widespread use.
This book contains the easiest way to learn Java and its Core concepts. Very helpful in to brushing up your skills and quite simple to newbies as well.
The document outlines a roadmap for a career in Java, including topics such as data structures, design patterns, web technologies like HTML and servlets, application development using frameworks like Hibernate and Struts, developer tools, JEE technologies, enterprise integration, and architecture. It provides examples of programming platforms, online resources, and tools that can be used to learn and work with each topic.
This presentation give you a basic idea about SEO fundamentals & how to choose a right agency/professionals. It help you to understand the Life cycle of SEO & the process.
My presentation at the 2016 Social Business Collaboration conference in Berlin. Our last year's learning on how to increase the business criticality of DWP and how to pitch a sustainable roadmap and initiative to executive stakeholders.
This document describes a multi-level marketing system called CoolFund.io. Members can join for free but must upgrade within 3 hours by paying 0.002 BTC. They then refer 3 people who occupy their first level. If more people are referred, they spill over to the next level. At each level, referrals pay an increasing amount to upgrade like the member did, generating profit. After 4 levels and 81 referrals, members can earn over 12 BTC total. To avoid missing payments, members must upgrade stages quickly as funds are received.
The document provides details on a 3D modeling assignment to create a scene of trash within specific requirements. Key points:
- The student modeled boxes of cereal, ice cream, and cardboard to be photo realistic and at a scale of 1cm, with a polygon limit of 500 and 1024x1024 texture.
- References were photographed and the cardboard box was the most detailed model. The wine bottle was the hardest to texture.
- An initial scene setup exceeded the polygon limit, so the bottle was removed and objects rearranged for better visibility.
- Texture maps and final renders are shown, with the scene meeting all requirements. The student would improve time management and note-taking for future assignments.
The document discusses business opportunities in Botswana and outlines the agenda for a presentation. It introduces the Entrepreneurship Service Centre, which was established in 2006 to promote small and medium enterprises. The centre provides resources like free internet access, meeting rooms, business consultations and training to stimulate entrepreneurship and create jobs. It has seen measurable success in increasing business startups and linkages. However, many entrepreneurs still face challenges like weak business skills, lack of commitment and focus. Overall opportunities remain for entrepreneurs in Botswana.
Co-presentation with Brian Marshall, Mark Wilson, and Chad Rikansrud at SHARE Atlanta, 2016. - Discussing The various approaches to mainframe security and hacking.
Magic Square in 3 easy steps:
1. Form a square matrix with numbers 1 to n^2 in sequence, where n is the order of the magic square.
2. Form two matrices of the same size, one for identifying rows and one for columns, with middle columns numbered 1 to n and columns on either side getting smaller or larger by 1.
3. Superimpose the row and column matrices to find the number in each cell of the final magic square matrix from the corresponding entries in the first matrix.
trendwatching.com’s 7 CONSUMER TRENDS TO RUN WITH IN 2014TrendWatching
Check out our handpicked selection of 7 Consumer Trends begging to be applied in 2014. By you. From CROWD SHAPED to THE INTERNET OF CARING THINGS to MYCHIATRY...
The document outlines Greg Fisher's top 10 basic business principles, including deciding what service or product to offer and focus on, determining the target customer group to serve intensely, and identifying what makes the business different and capitalizing on it. It provides the website and email contact for Greg Fisher to learn more about his approach to business strategy and principles.
Les types de psychothérapies et de psychothérapeutesArgos2savoies
Les points de la présentation
Présentation brève des modèles de psychothérapies;
Les deux orientations des psychothérapies;
Le modèle contextuel (un modèle de synthèse et
d’efficacité);
Les bons et les mauvais psy;
La position du patient;
Exemple pratique pour la maladie bipolaire: la
thérapie bipolaire (par Dr Dan Niculescu);
Recommandation pour les patients bipolaires;
Recommandation pour les psy.Les psychothérapies dominantes
La psychothérapie psychanalytique (Freud, Adler,
Young, Karen Horney);
La psychothérapie comportementale (Pavlov, Skinner,
Wolpe, etc.) ;
La psychothérapie systémique;
La thérapie cognitive et comportementale (TCC,
Beck).Les psychothérapies min
Inbound marketing - wprowadzenie: pozycjonowanie, social media, contentKrakweb
Marketing internetowy zmienia się niesamowicie szybko. Konsument przejął kontrolę i wyznacza reguły w łańcuchu marketingowym - nie ufa już bezgranicznie przekazowi marketingowemu, aktywnie poszukuje najlepszego dla siebie rozwiązania - czyta raporty, artykuły, porównuje produkty, szuka opinii i okazji.
Jak przekonać go do skorzystania z Twoich usług? Jak dotrzeć do niego w wielu kanałach ze spójnym i skutecznym komunikatem? Rozwiązaniem, które zdobyło ostatnio niesamowitą popularność jest podejście Inbound Marketing. Pomaga ono w osiąganiu celów (marketingowych i sprzedażowych) poprzez mniej nachalny przekaz, docierający do odbiorcy razem z wartościowymi materiałami (wiedzą, narzędziami itp.), których potencjalny klient sam poszukuje. Inbound Marketing jest powiązany bezpośrednio z tzw. Permision Marketingiem - marketingiem za przyzwoleniem, w którym to odbiorca przekazu marketingowego sam decyduje, że chce go otrzymać, wyraża na niego zgodą (otrzymując jednocześnie coś w zamian).
Inbound Marketing to budowanie marki poprzez: Treść, Pozycjonowanie (SEO) i działania w mediach społecznościowych.
W tej prezentacji przedstawimy Ci podstawy - pierwsze kroki, założenia będące przygotowaniem do prowadzenia przez markę działań w zakresie Inbound Marketingu.
Więcej już wkrótce - zasubskrybuj kanał na SlideShare, żeby otrzymywać informacje o kolejnych prezentacjach lub zostaw maila na liście mailingowej do której będziemy wysyłali tylko kolejne wartościowe materiały (prezentacje, artykuły itp) - zero spamu, zero ofert ;)
Análisis de las técnicas más relevantes en el marketing industrial y B2B y nuevas tendencias del marketing en el sector con consejos para su implantación.
Ponencia de Eduardo Lorenzo en la 3º jornada profesional del marketing industrial de Madrid, IndusMarketing.
The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund, through its Partners in Vision program, provides consulting services for board development and organizational capacity building to the Franklinton Center at Bricks. This presentation provides a description of CB&LF and a rationale for its work with FCAB.
The United Church of Christ Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting congregations with financing church buildings since 1853. It provides loans to younger congregations under 30 years old and renewing congregations of any age for purchasing land, building, renovating or refinancing church buildings. CB&LF has helped thousands of churches and has $58 million in loans with a $20 million lending capacity. It also offers capital campaign services and planning assistance to help churches with large real estate projects and vision plans.
We are proud to present to you the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson 2022 Annual Report. It’s important to note: this report and all the data in it reflect the state of our church at the end of 2022. Our desire is that this report serves as a sample of a fuller report that will continue to be released early each year.
The document summarizes information about the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund, which was established in 2005 to fund mission work locally and globally beyond regular church offerings. The fund will provide ongoing income to expand the church's outreach. Donations can be made during life or via estate and will be used for programs like hunger relief. Funds will be distributed once $25,000 is reached and donors will be recognized in an annual report.
This document outlines Sale Street Baptist Church's ministry plan for 2022. The objective is to lead people closer to Jesus and empower disciple-makers. Key aspects of the plan include investing in existing ministries, campus upkeep, staff support, missions, and modeling discipleship through intentional community initiatives like "Shoulder to Shoulder" and hospitality nights. The church projects a budget of nearly $1 million but trusts that God will provide as they seek to train disciples and further His kingdom.
The North Roanoke Baptist Association has made enormous progress, but as we look into the future, there is much that needs to be done to become a healthy, effective organization. It is time to take another step to fulfill our potential. In the future, association ministry will once again be the essential organization for cooperative in Southern Baptist Life.
We have very capable pastors and ministry leaders serving on our various ministry teams. They can develop innovative ideas for ministry; but only God knows the strategy for our unique circumstance which will strengthen churches, unite us in ministry, and enable us to fulfill the Great Commission. As we seek Him by praying together and dare to depend upon Him to guide us, He will give direction. We will see God working in our circumstances by opening new doors of opportunity and bringing new people and resources across our paths. When we then take a step of faith based on what God has revealed, we sill see Him do the miraculous. This is the amazing adventure of living in obedience to Him.
In a world that is becoming more confused and disoriented in the darkness of sin and desperation - this level of obedience will be required in order to have an effective witness of the power of God.
Doug Shaw presented on creating income-producing newsletters. His firm has helped nonprofits generate hundreds of millions through effective newsletters and other strategies. Newsletters should communicate results to donors, thank them, and build relationships without overt fundraising. Effective elements include compelling stories, photos, and visuals over text. Response devices should echo stories and suggest gift amounts. Packaging, including carriers and envelopes, is important to get materials opened. With the right design and content, newsletters can have response rates over 12% and net incomes in the hundreds of thousands.
Church capital campaigns are very effective faith-raising and fundraising initiatives. Church Building and Loan Fund Capital Campaign Services is the only capital campaign service authorized by the United Church of Christ. Our Capital Campaign Executives have helped UCC and other Christian churches raise millions of dollars for ministry.
This document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church providing updates on upcoming events and recapping recent events. It discusses a recent congregational meeting where the financial status of the church was discussed, including a budget surplus projected for the upcoming year. It also discusses long-term maintenance projects for the church facilities totaling $600,000 and how funding these projects positions the church for future generations. The newsletter provides the monthly calendar of church events and meetings.
The Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the United Church of Christ that provides loans to congregations to purchase land, build or renovate church buildings. Founded in 1853, the CB&LF is the oldest church building loan fund in the US and has assisted over 500 congregations. It offers a variety of loan programs at below-market rates with terms up to 30 years for building purchases, construction projects, and refinancing. In addition to loans, the CB&LF provides capital campaign services, planning assistance, and other programs to help congregations with their building needs and further the organization's mission of organizing money for mission.
The document summarizes activities of the Pentecostal Credit Union's Youth Shadow Board. Four young people have joined the board to provide input from younger members. They have received training on credit unions and are working with a Christian rapper to develop a promotional music video. The board will also receive training on finances. There are still openings for up to 12 members total.
Raising the funds to meet the mission and ministry needs of churches is becoming increasingly challenging. During this webinar we will look at some of the critical factors that make a church financially healthy and what tools you need to see where you are at and positive goals to aim for. We will discuss how to be good stewards of your church’s resources and explore some best practices for overseeing your finances. Through this Webinar you will learn how to:
* Principles of stewardship and how it impacts your church
* Implement a stewardship plan
* Demonstrate accountability for managing your funds
* Review financial reports to make strong financial choices
* Review and monitor giving trends within your congregation and membership
Check out this standout ministry overview from Choose to Invest, a document developed as a part of the Ministry Ventures Executive Group Coaching program. This two page executive summary highlights their history, impact and vision and will help them share their story in a succinct fashion.
For more info on coaching, training and consulting by Ministry Ventures head to www.ministryventutres.org.
The document discusses how the Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) assists congregations in building, renovating or refinancing church buildings to further their missions. It emphasizes deploying assets for tangible mission impact, such as operating dynamic ministries. The CB&LF seeks to reinvent the concept of church through innovative uses of space and partnerships. It encourages congregations to align their missions with deploying all assets, including buildings, land, investments and relationships, for measurable social and spiritual impact.
Investor deck detailing disruptive marketability of a process to address housing crisis based in Washington DC. Deck reveals the NPO's strategic tactical approach and investment opportunities.
The document outlines the agenda and presentations for the New York State Council Knights of Columbus Organizational Meeting and District Deputy Training on July 11, 2020. Key topics on the agenda included membership, programs, insurance, and legal briefings from Supreme Council representatives. State directors discussed the requirements for the Father McGivney, Columbian, and Founders awards, and emphasized the importance of conducting Faith in Action programs, achieving membership quotas, and hosting insurance seminars. District Deputies were advised to support councils in these areas and ensure timely submission of required forms.
The content of this presentation is based upon the material of the professional nonprofit development community and written from an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Here's a 1-2 minute overview of our current change strategy and our impact at Inspired Legacies. Have you completed your legacy planning? Give us a call if you are a dreammaker or committed to co-creating the future.
What is LMAC and why are they involved in this project
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What is the Lutheran Community Outreach Center
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Details about the project, and how you can be involved
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
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Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
2. We come before you, O God the Holy Spirit,
trusting in your mercy, we gather together
in your name. Come to us, be with us, and
enter our hearts. Teach us what we are to do
and what we are to understand, so that with
your help, we may be able to please you in
all things. Be the author and the finisher of
our work. Unite us to yourself by the gift of
your grace, that we may be one in you.
Amen.
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3. MISSION of the UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH:
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for
the transformation of the world.
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4. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in
this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we
renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the
ministries of the Church by:
Our Prayers
Our Presence
Our Gifts
Our Service
Our Witness
That in everything God may be glorified through Jesus
Christ.
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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5. Our church buildings, valued
at $5,401,000, are our biggest
asset after our congregation
A positive community “connector”
through collaborations and “feeding
the sheep” via hot meals, mission
outreach, music, and programs such as
after school.
A recognizable, centrally located,
social and spiritual refuge for all ages,
those who are alone and families that
need assistance.
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6. We must reach out to the future by renewing our
vision and spirit by recognizing the needs of our
church facility, church family and our community
To help make this happen, we must join together to
address our urgent facility needs and prepare for
future building needs by building our endowment,
while also utilizing and encouraging our gifts of lay
and pastoral leadership
Then, through good financial management and
stewardship, we can grow our membership, reach
out to our community and achieve our mission by
making disciples of Jesus Christ
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7. Current condition of facilities and property
Future church and community needs
Funding that will be necessary to address
urgently needed restorations and renovations
Priority of future needed repairs with
projected timelines and estimates
Operating and spending policies
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8. Architects and
construction firms were
interviewed
A multi-year plan for
prioritizing the facility
Restoration is being
developed for approval
Estimates secured for all
Restoration, Renovation and
Repair projects-prior to hiring
Minutes and copies of estimates for all
projects and the multi-year funding plan are
available for review from the Finance Committee
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9. Eliminate Leaks and Future Water Damage
Includes: Roofs, Spouting, Gutters, Caulking, & Wrap Chimneys9
10. Tuck Point and Repair Sandstone Walls & Cornices…
Estimate:
$162,295
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13. Three consulting firms were interviewed by
Rev. Dr. Oglesbee, staff and church leadership.
MISSION POSSIBLE:® Nonprofit Solutions, Ltd.
was selected. Constance Clark, President, began
providing early campaign readiness and capital and
endowment campaign planning support last year.
We have not held a large, formal capital and
endowment campaign since our rotunda was
completed in 1983.
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14. Cash Gifts & Pledge Payments
May be spread over 3-Years.
Our 2017 Goal: $445,388
Raise $405,388 to Address Urgently Needed
Building Repairs
Further invest in our spiritual leadership, church and
mission outreach - $40,000
or 10% of capital funds raised
By 2020: Endowment Increases $430,000
• To prepare for future needed repairs
• To create a stable financial base for our future
• To reach a $750,000 investment portfolio
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15. Our Campaign Endowment Goal is to preserve the assets of First
United Methodist Church of Norwalk.
This continuous flow of stable contributions towards operating
expenses during times of weak financial markets and high or low
inflation will assure the Church’s long term health.
We would like to achieve a $750,000 Endowment portfolio over the
3-Year Campaign pledge period. We need to raise an additional
$440,000 through trusts, funded endowment and planned gifts to do
this.
At current distribution rates, this will provide a range of $22,500 to
$37,500 of investment income per year. This will greatly help address
our needs and prolong our Church’s mission indefinitely.
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16. REPAIR OF SANCTUARY WILL BE COMPLETED AFTER:
• Exterior of church is sound and the water is stopped to
prevent further water damage and added repair costs
• Consensus reached on a restoration/renovation use plan
• Estimates procured on work to be performed
• Potential Historic Landmark designation
• Potential grant procurement
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17. Babetta Thornhill
Barb Vogt
Barry Livengood
Ben Kenny
Betty Holb
Beverly Brooks
Bev Pickworth
Bob Gentzel
Bob Hoffecker
Carol Phillips
Carol Schubert
Catherine Alley
Chantal DeYoe
Chris Berry
Cindy Casselberry
Connie Penwell
Dale Hildreth
Dawn Freeman
DeAnn McKillips
Deb Zeiter
Georgia Bobryk
Gloria Mock
Grace Horning
Jean Motolik
Jean Rock
John Brooks
Judy Emmons
Kathy Veith
Kathy Battles
Kay Fletcher
LaMar Zieber
Laura Calkins
Linda Markel
Louise Haydn
Lynne Horrigan
Mandy Fresch
Marilyn Pierce
Mary Jo Hazelwood
Mary Tester
Meal Committee
Mike Gubesch
Nancy Hoffecker
Pam Norris
Pat Kurtz
Pat Taylor
Pat Terry
Pat Wetzel
Paula Thorpe
Phyllis Zieber
Prayer Committee
Rev. Dr. Brian Oglesbee
Ruth Brown
Sarah Christophel
Scott Tester
Sherry Fishbaugh
Shirley Doughty
Stephanie Smith
Sue Bores
Sue Calkins
Telephone Committee
Testimonial Committee
Victoria Wheeler
Virginia Harper
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18. Member Information Sundays:
• February 19
• March 5
Program Sundays – Special Testimonials:
In worship and written testimonials in bulletins
• February 19 Kick Off
• February 26
• March 5
Celebration Sunday, MARCH 12, 2017
• One Spirit Filled Service
• Special Testimonials
• Congregational Pledging with Match Opportunities
• All Church Lunch Celebration Following Worship
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE
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19. 1st Kids
5th Sunday Meals
“7Ss” Lunches
Cantatas
Children’s Concert
Community Meals
Food Bank
Kickstart
Love Fund
Mission Fundraisers
Mission Trips
Pathfinders
Rummage Sales
Stitches of Love
UMW Events
VBS
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20. Al-Anon
AA
Abigail Pregnancy
Services
Boy Scouts
Community Action
Council
Community Gatherings
Clothing Center
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Habitat for Humanity
Miriam House
Norwalk Area Food Bank
Red Cross Blood Drives
Salvation Army
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21. “The work is great, for the temple will not
be for mortals but for the Lord God…
Moreover, in addition to all I have
provided for the holy house, I have
treasures of my own of gold and silver,
and because of my devotion to the
house of my God, I give it to the house
of my God.”
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22. Make a personal pledge or cash donation.
Orchestrate a presentation to a club or organization
that uses our church.
Gather family & friends for a memorial gift to honor
a family member.
Notify other members and family out of the area
about our Celebration Sunday.
Help us find longtime friends in the community.
Spread the word that we are being good stewards to
better serve our church family and to reach out to
our community!
Volunteer for the campaign.
How You Can Help
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24. We need all members and friends in our congregation to pledge their support.
Every gift is important, no matter how small
Members have issued a challenge for new and smaller donors
Pledge payments can be spread over a 3-year period
Weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly
We have many ways to make giving easy:
Example: $10/month x 12 months = $120. $120 x 3 years = $360
Example: $2.50/week x 52 weeks = $130 $130 x 3 years = $390
Example: $5/week x 52 weeks (1 year) x 3 years = $780
Example: $100/month x 12 months x 3 years = $3600
Example: $200/month x 12 months x 3 years = $7200
Example: $5,000/year x 3 years = $15,000
Example: $3,000 x 4 (quarterly) x 3 years = $36,000
You can make a one-time donation by cash, check or online.
You can make weekly, monthly, or yearly payments by cash, check, automatic
bank draft or online.
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25. Capital Building and Endowment Campaign Pledge Form
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone #:_________________________ Email: _________________________________________
My gift is being given in honor or memory of: _______________________________________
I/we wish to remain anonymous as a donor yes no
My Pledge: (Cash Gifts & Pledge Payments may be spread over a 3-year period.)
I/we make a total pledge of $ _____________ paid over ______ years on this basis:
weekly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
monthly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
quarterly, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
annual, amount $_____________ Beginning ___________
or by automatic monthly bank draft or credit card payment, amount $___________ Beginning____
Signature: ____________________________________________Date: ___/___/___
My Donation Today:
I/we are donating $____________ today in cash by check
If by check: Check # __________ Please make checks payable to: Norwalk First UMC Campaign
My Gift is For:
______% Urgent Capital Needs (Repairs and Restoration of the Church Building Exterior)
______% Endowment for future needs as allocated by the Finance Committee and Church Council
______% Mission and Community Outreach Programs of the Church
If establishing a charitable gift annuity or planned gift from a bequest or an IRA, CD, appreciated
security or insurance policy, please answer the following questions so we can assist you with the
process:
My gift of $________________In what form?____________________ Is for ___________________
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