Something embarassing...

Hi guys, I'm sorry to announce that our lack of consistency in collecting offering is affecting the church. :( Sorry for not bringing the envelope regularly enough. Promise to make it a routine and to bring it next time.

Btw, if you're wondering why we collect offerings:
1. Big reason: part and parcel of our giving to God--not only is it our blessing and privilege to give, but it's also one of the ways that God blesses us back much more in return (and in all the areas of our lives, not just money)
2. Where does the money go to:
i) Special speakers who speak at the Outreach,
ii) The poor,
iii) Organising in-depth CE classes
iv) The venue (in the near future)
...and even more.

Would encourage one and all to give liberally to the church as it's in need of money: we've been quite faithful in organising Christian Education classes, supplying materials, giving to the poor, and giving to the full-time pastors who depend on God for their livelihood. So we're appealing to all who've been blessed by this ministry to give, not to us per se, but to the Lord and his work.