let your light shine
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Matthew 5:14-15 You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it shines on all who are in the house.
You can read this in two-minutes or less

The other day I met with someone from our church family and we talked briefly about our current Let Your Light Shine , pledge initiative. I asked, “Did you read this week’s inspiring stewardship newsletter?” He said he hadn’t. So I said, “Let’s look at it together.” 

We opened it on his phone and his immediate response was, “Wow, that’s too much for me to read. I won’t read all of this. If you want me to respond, then just tell me what you want me to do and I will do my best to help, but I don’t have time to read a long email like this one. I get hundreds of emails every day. I should be able to read this in two-minutes or less”.
In that moment I realized that this person was probably representing you and many others. So in that light, here is a to the point email that quickly addresses the why, what and how of our Let Your Light Shine stewardship initiative.                          
Why should I make a pledge?  
Jesus calls us to focus on giving ourselves to the things that matter. If Crossroads is on that list, then making a prayerful pledge of support is one way to let your light shine through the Crossroads family. 

What does my pledge do?
It helps you make a statement that declares just how important the ministries of Crossroads are to you. It helps you to have a prayerful plan for giving your financial support. It helps you to stay more faithful in your giving. It helps you to grow in your trust in God’s provisions.
How much should I pledge?
Repeatedly the Bible talks about a tithe (10%) but only you know what you can give. The dollar amount is not what matters the most. Your prayerful participation is what is most important. Prayerfully reflect on all that Crossroads does in our community and beyond to shine the light of God’s love, and then make the best pledge you can.
 
That’s it.

Now take just one more moment and make your prayerful pledge. You can also make it in worship on Sundays. 
 
Remember to set up your giving plan by clicking here . Nearly 70% of our collective giving is done online. It helps our cash flow stay more steady.
 
Thank you for your loving and faithful support that enables your Crossroads family to shine the light of God’s brightly 24/7/365.