by Wayne Guinn
O nce in a while the mailman delivers to your door a letter or card that lifts your soul and reminds you that what you are doing does make a difference. I received such a letter recently. Here is a portion:
Bro Guinn,
I wanted to write you and let you know how well things are going. They are not where we would like them to be, but things are improving. I don’t know how to thank you for your help, for your friendship, and your prayers and concern. We appreciate you so much. Please find enclosed a booklet that we printed to give to our people at out annual meeting this past month. I believe that our assimilation system is showing the greatest improvement. In the last three weeks we have had 32 families or individuals fill out ‘connection cards,’ and we have made contact with all of them. We have seen seven people trust Christ as Savior in the past three weeks and had one family join the church. I believe that all of this has its roots in what happened last July when you were with us and challenged us. I truly believe that it is beginning to bear fruit. Thank you again. I hope this report will be a blessing to you.
What a blessing it truly was. That is the kind of letter that keeps you going in the work God has called you to. I challenged this church about regaining momentum in church growth, financial growth, and spiritual growth. In my travels throughout our Fellowship I’ve discovered this is a need in many of our churches. If we could be a blessing to you, please contact us at (419) 961-7500 or office@bbfincpo.com.
By the way, we have had a wonderful response to our article concerning online giving. Several churches have begun to include this as an option for their people to be good stewards of their finances. If you need more information about online giving, contact us at the above-listed contact information, and we have other potential ways to create income streams for your church and school.