The church received an estimated $775,000 in World Mission Tithes in April, 6% less than the budget for
the month. Even with this one month under budget, more than two-thirds of our congregations have
increased their giving over this time last year. Ten months through the fiscal year, we are exceeding
budgeted income by 5%. Your dedication and sacrifice as generous disciples is deeply encouraging.
The Spirit has been moving through the church—inspiring, challenging, and encouraging us in our call to
become more generous disciples. In his address to the worldwide church on April 10, President Steve
Veazey challenged us to consider how much the mission of Jesus Christ really matters to us. “Words and
good intentions are not enough,” he declared. “Are we willing to align our time, energy, and means to
show the mission of Christ matters most?” Steve asserted that “Generous response from all, according to true capacity now and in the years ahead will make mission happen beyond what we now can see.” (Video and text at www.CofChrist.org/presidency/sermons/.)
Are you responding to God’s generosity by giving to your full capacity to worldwide and local ministries?
Your contributions in July launch the 2012 fiscal year, and will be directly aligned with Christ’s mission
through the mission initiatives. Christ’s mission is our mission! Thank you to all who support the ministries
we are called to share with the world. Learn more about the mission initiatives and giving options at
www.CofChrist.org/give or www.GiveYour10.org.
Due to manual reporting by some jurisdictions, actual income may take several months to finalize.
Numbers provided are estimates based on reports received.
