BAPTISTRY FUND

It is time for us to add a baptistry to our building. We believe that we can get a usable one for as little as $2000, or we can have a permanent installation done with plumbing for around $6000. Think of the advantages of having a baptistry right here in the building! So we are announcing that on January 22, 2006 we will have a special offering to get a baptistry.

Chip Vater passed from this life on December 15 two years ago. At that time, we realized his special evangelistic calling, and we felt called to continue his ministry. So in Chip’s honor, we want to dedicate this baptistry project.

Jesus said about himself, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it is alone. But if it falls into the ground a dies, it will bear much fruit. Two years ago, we handed out envelopes containing seed, and many of us planted those seeds to help remember and honor Chip.

After his death, folks gave about $400 to a memorial fund toward a baptistry. We would like to use that money as “seed money” for the baptistry fund. On Christmas Eve and after, we are going to give away that money to anyone who would like to make that money “grow” and give it back again on January 22.

Remember the parable Jesus told of the talents and the stewards? The master gave out money to his servants, and the faithful ones doubled the money and presented it back to their master. That is our challenge. Perhaps you will use the money to buy ingredients and do some baking, and then sell those goods and give the proceeds to the fund. Or make some crafts. Or print some flyers and go door to door raising money. Pray about how you could turn $10 into $20, or into $100!