From our pastors We are excited to share with you information regarding our annual Christmas Offering that begins December 11 and continues through December 31. At Vertical Church, we are passionate about pointing those far from God to life in Jesus. While there are lots of great causes, especially at this time of year, we make no apologies about our belief that the local church is of the utmost importance. For the last several years, we’ve asked you to prayerfully consider giving above and beyond your normal giving to our annual Christmas Offering. It’s not a plea for more money, but rather a prayer for God to use us to do more together than any one of us could do alone. Over the last several months, we have seen our church grow as we give the people of South Hampton Roads the best opportunity to receive life in Jesus. In fact, our October 2016 average was 15% higher than ANY monthly average over the last five years! We hope you will read over the information in this brochure to learn more about “Spaces and Places” and prayerfully consider what God would have you give, over and above your regular giving. God has given us a great mission. Let’s take our next step in pursuing it together! Your pastors, Josh Butcher and Brian Owens other frequently asked questions What’s the difference between regular giving and this special offering? Regular giving is a normal outflow of our commitment to Jesus and our local church given throughout the year. The Christmas Offering is an opportunity to go above and beyond that; it is one of those special occasions that stretch us to grow our faith. How much should I give? The amount you give is between you and God. Some are able to give more than others. The issue is not equal amounts, but equal sacrifice. What amount can you give that will stretch your faith? When should I give? The Christmas Offering begins December 11, and you can give any time after that until 11:59pm on December 31. Can I give online to the Christmas Offering? Absolutely! Online giving is a safe, secure, and really easy option to give your Christmas offering. Just go to vcgive.tv to get started. How will I know if we reach our goal? We love to celebrate what God is doing through you in our church. You will be updated on our giving progress during the Sunday worship experience and online via social media. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. 757.410.2367 [email protected] Christmas Offering 2016 DECEMBER 11 - 31 SPACES & PLACES expanding the vision