Before I was ordained, in my career and life, I was privileged to build many things — businesses, homes and more. And I enjoyed to fruit of my labors. But, I have never — no, never — been part of something so amazing as to build something for the kingdom of God! The joy is higher than any I’ve ever felt, and I am completely overwhelmed by the generosity and sacrifice of so, so many in our parish family — past and present. I thank the good people of Redeemer, together with the Klote model, for putting flesh on this whole thing we call Christianity.
-The Rev. Charleston Wilson
Church of the Redeemer
Sarasota, Florida
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Carmel Lutheran Church kicked off its ‘Hearts Compelled To Share’ capital campaign in record style. As of January 25th just 73 families of the more than 900 in the church had already committed $3.75 million dollars. That total represents not only the best kickoff to a campaign at CLC, it also represents the best campaign in total even though only 8% of the congregation has pledged so far.
The previous best campaign was just four years ago when CLC collected a total of about $3 million in pledges from over 425 donors.
"Jim Klote, president of James D. Klote and Associates, a capital stewardship consulting firm based in Fall Church, VA, appears on the big screen during his "All Things New" presentation at this year's Annual Conference session. Klote and Associates will conduct free stewardship education workshops for churches in all 18 districts of the conference this fall.
Participants listen attentively during the church stewardship workshop at Wright's Chapel UMC.The Virginia Conference sponsored series of stewardship workshops in each district is winding down, with two more district gatherings remaining in November.
