Stewardship Campaign

Dear Royal Lane family,
For over a year now we have heard the words “clarity, wisdom, and courage” used by our Pastor Search Committee. During our period of stewardship last year, we also included the word “commitment.” You committed your financial resources, you stepped into roles within the church with renewed clarity, you shared your wisdom and experiences with one another and you courageously endured the sometimes difficult search for a new pastor. You have proven again that Royal Lane Baptist Church is not one person. It is all of us, God’s diverse people, united in Christ. It is with wisdom, clarity and courage that this church body and Dr. David Mathews agreed to embark together on a new chapter in our history. It is time once again to make personal commitments.
This is an exciting time in the life of the church. We have a bright future. As you prayerfully consider your financial commitment for 2010, consider other gifts you have been given as well. How can your talents help our church? Where can you serve in a new way? Could you minister to our children and youth, help beautify and maintain our campus, serve on a committee? Will you be open to God’s call?
Stewardship begins when we say yes to God. It is a personal response to a commitment to God; how will you respond?
On November 1, 2009 we will celebrate the installation of Dr. David Matthews and his commitment of service to God and the people of Royal Lane Baptist Church. November 15, 2009, Consecration Sunday, we will celebrate the commitment of each individual member to the ministries of our church. Your financial pledge allows us to budge for the coming year. You will receive a letter and a pledge card soon, as well as information on methods of giving. Take time to consider your commitment and plan to return your pledge card to the church office, or through the offertory plate, by November 15th.
May God give you courage to step outside of the “usual”, wisdom to trust God for the future, and clarity in moving forward with a renewed purpose.
Your servants,

Leslie and Forrest McKinney