Glad TithingsFamily newsletter of Christian Stewardship Ministries "Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy." (1 Cor. 4:2)
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1997 Volume 16 No 3 © 1997 by Christian Stewardship Ministries Glad Tithings is a newsletter of Christian Stewardship Ministries, a nonprofit public foundation. To receive Glad Tithings regularly, send your name and address (with a zip code) to CSM. Gifts are tax deductible, greatly needed and deeply appreciated. The ministry's annual cost per person is approximately $15. Any portion of this newsletter may be quoted or reproduced without further permission, provided excerpts are in context, by adding the following credit line: "Reprinted from Christian Stewardship Ministries' newsletter Glad Tithings, Fairfax, Virginia," and furnishing a copy to CSM. Christian Stewardship Ministries, 10523 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Telephone 703-591-5000, fax 703-273-1795, e-mail ken@csmin.org |
"Children's
children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."
Proverbs 17:6
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18 Sign Up for Fall Life Management Study Time to change your life? Get your priorities in order through CSM's Life Management Study (LMS) classes beginning in September. Days and locations for classes will be set based on the needs of students and availability of trained leaders. Ken Smith will lead a pastor's group tentatively scheduled to meet Thursday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Call the CSM office immediately at 703-591-5000 to reserve a place in an LMS class. Anyone who has already taken the course may sign up for leadership training this fall. CSM will hold a training session for leaders on September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please phone the CSM office right away if you think God may be calling you to lead an LMS class. LMS participants meet in small groups with a trained leader for 13 two-hour weekly sessions and spend 20 to 30 minutes daily on homework. Course materials include a copy of Ken Smith's book It's About Time, a student manual and workbook, worksheets and a certificate. Course cost is $85. CSM Offers A Wealth of Knowledge Check out the great tapes and books on the CSM materials list enclosed with Glad Tithings. Choose from cassette albums such as "Managing Your Life," an eight-tape set by Ken Smith for $40. You may select individual cassettes for $5 each on topics that include trusting God, overcoming discouragement, finding a job and learning patience. If you'd rather read, get your own copy of It's About Time by Ken Smith ($12). Other life and money management guides offered by the ministry include Business by the Book by Larry Burkett ($12), Man in the Mirror by Pat Morley ($15) and Raising Money Smart Kids by Ron and Judy Blue ($10). Increase your storehouse of wisdom and support CSM at the same time. Don't delay, order today!
Glad Tithings staff: Kenneth W. Smith, Director; Susan Hall Fleming, Fleming Communications, Editor; Krysti Doyle, marketing and production; Irene Boyer, InfiNet Systems, typesetting; Mary Hubbell, Elizabeth McClung and Pat Smith, proofreaders; Jean Moore, data entry; Battlefield Kwik Kopy, printing; and Direct Development, Inc., mailing list.
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