by Mike Hicks | Nov 29, 2017 | Giving, Planning
The End Is Near Yes, the end of the current fiscal year for churches is near. What are you doing to end strong? Did you plan a special offering? Have you mailed out giving statements updated through October, so that folks are reminded about where they are in...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 22, 2017 | Giving, Thankfulness
Happy Thanksgiving Sing to God a thanksgiving hymn, play music on your instruments to God, Who fills the sky with clouds, preparing rain for the earth, Then turning the mountains green with grass, feeding both cattle and crows. Psalm 147:7-9 The Message (MSG) Your...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 15, 2017 | Giving
Special Offerings Thanksgiving is almost here with Advent and Christmas arriving soon. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of receiving a special offering for these days and seasons. People have a strong desire to give in November and December. The vast...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 8, 2017 | Giving
Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity to encourage persons in your circle of influence to give to a United Methodist cause through the Advance. You do not even need to mention the Advance, but simply share the project and how to give. Giving Tuesday is a...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 1, 2017 | Giving, Legacy, Thankfulness
For All the Saints Today, November 1, is All Saints Day. This is day to honor those who have gone before us in the faith. I realize that most congregations will celebrate this day Sunday, November 5. What a special time to give thanks to God for the lives of...
by Mike Hicks | Oct 19, 2017 | Giving
Holy Day Offerings Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas are quickly approaching. Now is the best time to think about special offerings for these days and seasons. The Sunday before Thanksgiving will be a perfect time to receive a special offering expressing...
