2019 Christmas Offering - Alive Church

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Christmas Offering

Christmas 2019

Alive Church,

I am so honored and proud to be your pastor. There are many reasons why I feel that way but one of the most prominent reasons is that you have the heart of God the Father when it comes to generosity. Jesus taught us that "it is more blessed to give than to receive." I love that we as a church choose to live the blessed life through giving generously every year through our Christmas offering.

Whether it be our faithfulness in giving through weekly tithes and offerings or the special seasonal giving like our Christmas offering, we are living out a character trait of God. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) Love gives for the sake of those in need.

I know that Christmas is over commercialized and we can easily get caught up in the "getting". But this is the season where we celebrate the beginning of the ultimate gift and sacrifice as we remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. That is the reason behind the giving of gifts at Christmas. God gave us the gift of life. We take our cue from Him and give to those around us who need His life this Christmas.

I want to encourage you to take a few moments and prayerfully read this flyer. It will give you an understanding of what the Christmas offering at Alive Church is all about and where the funds go to live out our mission of "leading people who are far from God to be followers of Jesus." As you will discover, we have three "runways" that encompass our Christmas offering. We call each area of vision a "runway" because each is ready for takeoff, all that's needed is the fuel of our generosity to fund them.

Thank you for all you do to transform lives for Jesus! In Christ,

Pastor Jeff

Life Transformation

Transforming all generations to be more like Jesus.

We are passionate that each person experiences life transformation through a relationship with Jesus. To date we have given away nearly 6000 Life Transformation Bibles that are being used around the world. Now it's time for us to begin empowering our families to disciple their kids and students with an age appropriate Life Transformation Bible.

Your gifts to the Life Transformation runway will fund the ALL NEW Life Transformation Kids Bible and the ALL NEW Life Transformation Student Bible as well as replenish our supply of adult Bibles.

Our Goal: $22,000

Print Life Transformation Bibles

1000 Adult Bibles:

$8,850

1000 Kids Bibles:

$13,150

Spaces and Places

Fueling the development of our church.

When you give to the Spaces and Places runway, you are building new Alive Church locations in various communities and reaching people around the world through Alive Church Online. Your gift also goes towards improving existing Alive Church spaces. You are fueling the growth of your church and investing in places where people will come to know Jesus for the ver y first time.

"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Our Goal: $22,000

Church Online Equipment: Facility Improvement:

$11,000 $11,000

Outside our Walls

Supporting missions to transform lives.

We are committed to making a difference outside the walls of our building. So, we've chosen several like-minded mission partners at the global, national and local level who lead the way resourcing churches and leaders, eradicating Bible poverty, and supporting people in crisis. When you give to the Outside our Walls runway, you're making this possible.

This Christmas, we have also adopted 150 kids and families in need. Your Gift of Love assures that each child and family in need has a gift to open. To participate, simply choose an ornament from the tree in the lobby and take it to the Gifts of Love table. You will then receive a packet with helpful information, such as what the child would like for a gift and what size they wear.

Our Goal: $22,000

Gifts of Love: Missions:

$7,500 $14,500

"And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in

Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

Ways to Participate

Give Financially

? Digitally Text: AliveAZ to 77977 Online: give

? In Person Place your gift in the offering envelope and drop it in one of the drop boxes in the auditorium or in the lobby.

? Via Mail Mail your gift in the prepaid envelope.

Give Gifts for an Individual or Family in Need

? Visit the Gifts of Love Center in the lobby of Alive Church. ? Select an ornament with a family member on it. ? Follow the instructions at the table. ? Return the gifts to Alive Church by 1:00pm Sunday, December 15.

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. 'For God loves

a person who gives cheerfully.'" 2 Corinthians 9:7

Now Through December 31, 2019

Our Goal: $66,000

Why a Christmas Offering?

As part of God's plan to grow the faith of the people in His church, He calls us to sacrificial giving from time to time (2 Corinthians 8:1-15). This Christmas offering is an opportunity for us to grow in our faith and to prepare us for what God wants to do through our church in 2020. This offering will position us to make a greater impact in 2020, both in your community and around the world.

What is the Christmas Offering?

Our weekly giving is to support Alive Church's Mission, Vision, and Values. From time to time, there are opportunities to give in a sacrificial way. The Vision Runways Christmas Offering is one of those sacrificial occasions that stretch us to grow in our faith. The Christmas offering should be over and above what you give weekly.

How much should I give?

Because of the size and scope, this Christmas offering will involve everyone! Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift that will stretch your faith. The precise amount you give is between you and God. Some will be able to give $500 - $5,000. Some will be able to give $25 - $250. The issue is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice. What amount can you give that will stretch your faith?

When should I give?

The first weekend to give is Saturday and Sunday, November 23 & 24, 2019. Please pray about bringing your best gift to God that weekend. You can continue to give until December 31, 2019. Please indicate on the offering envelope what portion of your giving should be designated to this Christmas Offering.

Are my gifts tax-deductible?

All gifts to Alive Church, via the regular offering or the Christmas offering, are completely tax-deductible. Be sure your gift arrives at our office or is postmarked before December 31, 2019, to ensure that it can be applied to your 2019 giving statement. Please be sure to include your name and address when you give so that a receipt can be sent to you in early 2020 for your tax preparations. You are not required to utilize a tax-deduction for your gift, but it is available for all gifts.

Thank you for your generosity!

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