This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, also called Reign of Christ Sunday. It's the last Sunday in the liturgical year, and we celebrate that Jesus is Lord. Of everything - all time, all places. Here at CtK, since the name of our congregation is "Christ the King," it also serves as a time to remember and celebrate the ministry done with, among, and by us who gather here.
This year, Christ the King Sunday is "Giving Plan Sunday," or "Commitment Sunday" here at CtK. A lot of us have learned over the years that having a plan for the stewardship of our lives is helpful - time, energy, attention, financial resources, the planet. It's all connected.
The end of 2014 means the end of CtK's last capital campaign, Rooted in Faith, Growing in Giving. Over the past three years, the congregation has paid off a huge chunk of the mortgage debt, done some helpful projects around CtK, and given away over $16,000 to a host of other ministries and organizations doing God's work in the world. What a blessing.
Now, we embark on another three-year giving campaign, Hearts On Fire. The goal is to grow in faith through faithful, generous giving, and to pay off the congregation's mortgage completely by the end of 2017. It's do-able. And it will mean even more resources available for ministry with, by and among us. God has set our hearts on fire with faith, hope and love. And now we get to share them.
The Hearts On Fire task force has been sharing personal stories, hopes and perspectives.
This video does a remarkable job of tying it all together.
Enjoy!
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