Returned Check Letter to Donor
05-14-2010
We have received a check for a tithe that you made to our church which has been returned by the bank. While I am sure that it is a misunderstanding or mistake, I wanted to let you know that the check was returned to us.
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Financial Peace University Invitation
05-07-2010
Our church has an outstanding opportunity ahead of us as we begin a 13-week course of Financial University classes beginning on ____________________. Each session will include a one-hour video presentation by world renowned Christian financial expert, Dave Ramsey.
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Appeals to Congregation to Give for Fire Disaster (Family in Community)
01-30-2010
Therefore, in obedience to the instruction of our Savior, we will collect clothing, food, and home furnishings to help care for our neighbors the LOCAL FAMILY. Please bring your items to the church to the attention of CHURCH SECRETARY.
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Appeals to Congregation to Give for Fire Disaster
01-29-2010
However, the LOCAL FAMILY has suffered a great loss due to the fire that destroyed their home. We rejoice that they survived without injuries or death; nonetheless, their rejoicing is tempered by the somber realization that they must depend on their neighbors to help them rebuild, because they have lost everything.
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Appeal to Congregation to Give for Hurricane Relief
01-28-2010
Americans have always been there when disaster strikes our global neighbors, and of course, the church has always been at the front of the line in response to the need.
Hurricanes and other natural disasters create great suffering in the wake of destruction. Christians know that by extending charity and mercy to those who have been struck by disaster, they are modeling God’s love and protection.
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Church Offering Letter - Haiti Earthquake Disaster (2)
01-25-2010
What better way for us to follow our Lord's call than to share our own blessings with the victims of the Haitian earthquake? To that end, we will receive a special offering on Sunday, MONTH, DAY, to benefit earthquake relief for Haiti.
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Church Offering Letter - Haiti Earthquake Disaster
01-14-2010
With this in mind, we will be receiving a special offering of love for the relief efforts in Haiti. You can rest assured this offering will go through the proper channels so that the money purchases the items which are needed most, and are targeted to the specific points which are high on the priority list.
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Donation Receipt Letter for Tax Purposes
12-27-2009
Also enclosed, you will find a detailed breakdown and summary of your giving during this past year. Please take the time to carefully review this record of giving for accuracy, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Church Treasurer at 555-5555.
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Year End Donation Letter for IRS Records
12-27-2009
Please find your giving statement enclosed, and if you find anything you need further information on, please don't hesitate to contact us here at the church at 555-555-5555 and we will put you in touch with our Treasurer for clarification or correction.
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Christmas Stewardship Letter 2009
11-01-2009
Many people have experienced challenges in the area of finances during this past year as we have seen our economy take hits that have affected many of our lives in a very direct way. If we were to look at things on the surface, we could become discouraged, yet you and I as Christians know that we serve a God who is in control of the events and happenings of this world.
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Monthly Thank You #8 - Christian School or College - General
10-31-2009
We would never presume to be the "perfect" environment for Christian Education, just as no church would presume to be the perfect church. I can assure you though, that we are doing our best with the gifts God places in our hands, and that includes the "gifts of students".
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Monthly Thank You #7 - Christian School or College
10-31-2009
This school continues to shine as a beacon in our community, and serves as a blessing to people both now, and in the future with students educated by dedicated teachers under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
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Monthly Thank You #6 - Christian School or College
10-31-2009
We live in a day which seems as if many of the sacrifices that were made before us will never have to happen again, but to be honest, I'm not so sure about that.
Even now, it takes sacrifice and effort to continue to hold the enemy at bay, yet we can only do so with the help of the Holy Spirit.
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Monthly Thank You #5 - Christian School or College - Summer Theme
10-31-2009
Yet, like a cool drink of water, God's Word comes to soothe the sore muscles and bring sustenance to the tired body. Once again, we are able to rise and look forward to the future brimming with confidence and assurance of "Who holds tomorrow"!
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Monthly Thank You #4 - Christian School or College - Spring Theme
10-31-2009
Spring is now upon us, and we are at the time when many people are busy at work planting seeds in their gardens. Some enjoy the vegetable gardens while others enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the flower garden.
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Monthly Thank You #3 - Christian School or College - Easter Theme
10-31-2009
Without the Resurrection, we have absolutely nothing to believe in, or stand upon, yet with it, Christianity is set apart from all the religions of the world. Yes, many of those religions communicate goodness and morality, yet none of them can even come close to the Resurrection.
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Monthly Thank You #2 - Christian School or College
10-31-2009
Yet, it's God who reminds us to do the opposite as the prophet Samuel came to the house of Jesse in search of the next King of Israel - 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV) 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
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Monthly Thank You #1 - Christian School or College
10-31-2009
As a disciple of the Lord, we can rest assured as well that when we are seeking His plan and purpose, we will be successful, because true success lies in the "doing" of God's will.
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Encouragement to Give for Shoebox Gifts - Samaritan's Purse
10-27-2009
Every year at this time, a special emphasis is made on ministering the love of Jesus Christ in a very practical way by providing gifts to needy children all around the world, who would otherwise never know the joy of receiving gifts at Christmas time.
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Announcement of Online Giving For Church
05-11-2009
Many people pay their bills online and enjoy the convenience of not having to write checks each month. I’m pleased to announce that (NAME OF CHURCH) will now be able to accept online giving as well.
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Encouragement During Financial Downturn in Economy
05-04-2009
I wanted to take a moment to send a letter to the church body to give you some words of encouragement during these very challenging months as America and the world continue to struggle with economic hardship.
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Thank You to Congregation - Pastors Appreciation Day
10-06-2008
It was a joy hearing you share, as well as reading your words of appreciation in cards and letters. Your encouragement means more than you will ever know to me and my family, and I want you to know that I consider it a high honor to serve here at First Christian Church as your Pastor.
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The Fundamentals of GOD'S Economy Are Sound
10-06-2008
The fundamentals of God's economy are sound! Isn't it wonderful to read a statement like that in times of great economic and financial upheaval in the United States and around the World?
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Memorial Gift Thank You Letter
06-18-2008
Often when we lose a loved one, we seek for ways to feel close to that person or for ways to honor their memory. Through your recent memorial gift in the name of Jane Doe, you have both honored her memory and blessed the church.
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Food Pantry Appeal Letter to Community
06-13-2008
Many of the people who come to us for help are hard working, upstanding men and women who now find that they are struggling financially. Sometimes it’s the elderly in our neighborhoods who have to choose between food and medications.
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Tornado Relief Appeal
06-04-2008
I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose everything: family photographs, wedding albums, the kid’s first drawings….it would be such a time of trial. To suffer such a loss and to also have to deal with not having the most basic of necessities, such as food, shelter and clothing would be so difficult.
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Spring Stewardship Letter (2)
04-03-2008
This includes our finances. While stewardship encompasses our entire lives, one of the primary indicators of our trust and love for the Lord is our giving. Does God "need" our money to survive? Hardly!
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Thank You - Easter Offering Update
03-23-2008
Does God "need" our money? Well, when you consider that God owns the cattle on a thousand hills, which in essence means he owns it all and as a matter of fact has created everything containing any value... well... you get the point. God is not a "needy" God, however, we need to learn to be givers!
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Thank You For Easter Offering
03-07-2008
It is especially appropriate to give a special offering at this time of year, as we take time to pause and look at the tremendous sacrifice Christ gave by laying down His life so willingly at Calvary for you and I.
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Financial Assistance Decline (From Int'l E-Mail Appeal)
02-08-2008
As you can imagine, we receive appeals from a number of different organizations on a local, national, and international basis. While these ministries have great value, we must limit our budget to meeting the needs that have already been agreed upon.
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Christian School Donation Appeal
01-30-2008
As you know, we have recently begun this year’s fundraising drive for the Christian Life School. It is an important time of the year for the school and I would like to take a few moments of your time to explain how valuable your help can be to us.
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Letter To Send with End of Year Giving Report
01-29-2008
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We are grateful to the Lord for the way He has provided for His Church as well as each individual and family who call this their home church. God is so faithful, and the aspect of giving is one of the most puzzling to the world around us in that in giving, we are opening ourselves up to the blessings of God in a great way.
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Stewardship Letter with Giving Envelopes
12-03-2007
Here at First Christian Church, the needs continue to exist and even expand, as we endeavor to reach our community with the Gospel, while creating an atmosphere for ministry to the family of God. We have been blessed greatly in (20__), yet know that great challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
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To Member Missing Church for Work - Thank You For Tithe
11-06-2007
While I know that God has provided you with a good job, I also realize it must be very difficult to be working when you would like to be in Church on Sundays.
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Missions Sunday Follow Up - Faith Promises
10-23-2007
As I said prior to receiving the Faith Promises, we are presently committed to pledges of about $_____________ to Missions. Please pray for wisdom as we evaluate where the funds will be allocated in 2008. As you know, our Missionaries totally depend on the support from individual churches like ours to raise their budget BEFORE they are able to go to their respective Missions appointments.
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Church Donation Letter - Winter
10-02-2007
Donations like yours have made the transition into winter a smoother one for our community outreach programs, allowing us to assist our members and neighbors in need.
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Church Donation Letter - Spring
09-30-2007
Spring is here! The season of Easter is filled with the renewal of nature and of the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This renewal of life is a reminder for me of the sacrifices He made to bless our lives.
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Church Donation Letter - Summer
09-28-2007
Summer, the season of sunny days and family vacations, has arrived. As we enjoy the lovely weather of the coming months, let us also rejoice that the love of Jesus Christ is alive in his children.
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Church Donation Letter - Fall
09-25-2007
The colors of summer are fading as vacations end and children head back to school. This is the season that brings us Thanksgiving and leads into our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas.
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Appreciation for Tithing
04-30-2007
I wanted to encourage you that you are in a position to receive God’s blessings because you have been faithful to give to the ministry of the Lord. Your faithfulness to tithe is appreciated, but most importantly, never overlooked by God.
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Appreciation for Tithing (2)
04-30-2007
Thanks to faithfulness such as yours, this house of God IS able to function. We are able to reach out into the community with special programs and events, and in the past year we have helped hundreds of less fortunate in our own community.
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Appeal for Construction Funds
04-23-2007
We are getting ready to start the next phase of our construction project, and I am appealing to each of you to seek God’s will about how much He would have you to give towards this effort.
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Short Term Missions Trip Assistance Appeal
04-05-2007
If you would like to help sponsor my trip to , please use the enclosed envelope to send your gift. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping bring much needed ministry to the people of .
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Church Letter - Easter Special Offering Letter
03-12-2007
What a wonderful time of the year to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior!
Springtime is a time when new life is springing up all around us as trees begin to bud, flowers begin to bloom, and birds come alive with "the sound of music".
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Returned Check Notice
01-09-2007
Thank you very much for your donation to Christian Life Church. It is always a wonderful thing when a member is able to give a gift to the church out of their own generosity. However, there is a matter that I would like to inform you of concerning your gift.
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Christmas Offering Letter (4)
12-05-2006
Isaiah 9:6 says; For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Old Testament prophets could only look forward with anticipation to what you and I can now look back at with appreciation for the blessed gift of Jesus to the world.
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Christmas Letter (General)
11-01-2006
We both know that Christmas is more than just a holiday; it is a holy day. It is a time when we are most reminded of God’s gift to the world of his only son, the Christ child, to raise us up out of our condition into Grace.
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Christmas Offering Letter
11-01-2006
We are fast approaching the holiday season, with all of its warm thoughts and friendly smiles. All around the world, people are immersing themselves in the spirit of the season, and I wanted to send you and your family my best wishes.
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Church Anniversary Special Offering - 135 Years
10-10-2006
This is a tremendous milestone, and one that we can look back in thankfulness and appreciation to God who has led us over the years. Of course, we weren't there when it all began, but we have been privileged to be placed as "trustees" for the church at this point, and we are believing that God will help us to continue being faithful to His call to service.
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Raise Funds for Stained Glass Window in Honor of..
08-17-2006
I want to thank you in advance for taking a few moments to read this letter which not only expresses a need, but also presents each one of us with a unique opportunity to provide a lasting remembrance of our beloved former Pastor Rev. _________ __________.
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 Letter to Church - Raising Missions Awareness
05-08-2006
Remarkably, there are still many people around this world that have not yet heard the name of Jesus, and the freedom He offers through a life surrendered to Him. The Bible also tells us: Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." We are compelled to seek out those who are lost, and impart to them the Gospel message...or the Good News!
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Christmas Offering Letter - "Gifts For Jesus"
12-02-2005
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Here at First Christian Church, we are blessed to have a “Gifts For Jesus” special offering in honor of the Lord, with the offering in it’s entirety going to assist with a project important to the ongoing ministry to families in this area.
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Request for Donation of Computers for Christian School
11-03-2005
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This note is being sent to you upon hearing that there may be a possibility that some computers may be available from your company due to upgrades. The reason I am writing is on behalf of (Christian School Name) to request 12 or less of the computers you will be dispensing of.
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Stewardship - Tithing Emphasis
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I am writing briefly to our entire congregation during this time of Stewardship Emphasis at First Christian Church to express appreciation for your faithfulness over the years in generous giving of Tithes and Offerings.
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Express Need For Missions Pledges
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What a wonderful blessing it is to have the Gospel available so freely in this great Nation we live in. We have been blessed to the point that many of us have 3 or 4 Bibles as well as many different versions available on our Computer, and even the Internet.
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Memorial Gift Notification To Family
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This note is to let you know that a Memorial contribution in memory of John was given to the church by: The David Smith Family. We are appreciative of this, and I let them know that I would inform you of this gift.
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Church Letter - Christmas Special Offering Letter 1
02-14-2005
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What a wonderful blessing it is to know the Christ of Christmas! While so many in the world move toward the statement “Happy Holidays”, we as Christians know that the Christmas Season is truly the time we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We do not need to be “shy” or even “politically correct” about it!
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Christmas Offering - Special Project 2
02-14-2005
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It is with a sense of thanksgiving and gratitude that I write to you during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. As this letter is being written many wonderful things have been taking place in our church and for this our hearts are overjoyed.
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To Business For Donation to Food Ministry
02-14-2005
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Presently, we receive food and/or donations from the Food Bank, and a few grocery stores also give various food items that are still usable such as dented canned items and bakery items that may be over the "sell by" date by a day or two.
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Encouragement For Good Stewardship
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What does "Stewardship" mean? A look at the Dictionary says: One who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs. In reality, isn't this what we are doing when we consider the fact that God has truly been the source of all the blessings we enjoy? God is the owner and we are the manager or "steward" of what He has entrusted us with.
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Offering for Youth/Children's Ministry
02-14-2005
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Where would we be as a church if we did not provide for the development of our children and youth through ministry programs such as we have? I submit to you that we indeed would be a dying church!
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