Glad TithingsFamily newsletter of Christian Stewardship Ministries |
| "Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
(1 Cor. 4:2) * March 1999 * Vol 18 No 1 |
| Principle In Practice | Ministry News | Prayer Corner | Joyful Dividends | About CSM |
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Architectural Solutions Charles A. Henry, Jr., AIA CSI Principal |
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WCTN AM 950 John Vogt, President/ General Manager |
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The Shepherd's Guide Bill Snively, Owner & Publisher |
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John G. Sellers, Jr., D.D.S. Fairfax, Virginia 703-691-9041 |
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Main Street Medical Anthony M. Fasano, D.O. |
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AUTO BUFF Ken (Rico) Smith, Owner |
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James T. Eckhardt, Inc. James T. Eckhardt, President |
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Smith Barney Inc. Edward T. Britton, |
Is it fact or fiction? Real or unreal? No, we're not talking about some new spiritual phenomenon. We're describing CSM's Phantom Banquet.
A Phantom Banquet? Yes. A pure figment of your imagination. Instead of the usual Spring Banquet, complete with expensive speaker and a calorie-rich meal, Christian Stewardship Ministries is sponsoring a Phantom Banquet to raise money for the ministry. Only the tickets are real. And 100 percent of your purchase price goes to support the ministry rather than pay for banquet costs.
Think of all the advantages-no need to find a tux or buy a new dress, pay for a corsage or rent a limo. You'll avoid another opportunity to gain weight and keep your calendar clear for other pressing engagements. And best of all, you can support CSM without ever leaving the comfort of home and hearth. Have a little fun with us and help make our Phantom Banquet a roaring success!
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Many, many thanks to all the CSM supporters who responded so generously to the $10,000 challenge grant late last year. God's blessing and your gifts of $14,000 provided a total of $24,000 for the ministry. We will put it to good use helping the many people who come to us wanting to put their lives and finances in order. Thank you for your trust, your faithfulness and your commitment to helping others. We are encouraged!
CSM-Just a Few Buttons Away
You can let your fingers do the walking to visit CSM-either by phone or computer. Call 1-800-IDL-TIME or contact the ministry through email at ken@csmin.org. You can order materials, arrange telephone counseling with Ken Smith or learn more about upcoming classes and seminars. Washington-area friends of CSM can use our local number-(703) 591-5000. You can also check out CSM activities and materials through the ministry's website at http://www.csmin.org. Web administrator D.J. Chuang keeps the site current and useful, and he'd be happy to receive your comments and suggestions. CSM's life-changing 13-week Life Management Study is now available on the web as well.
The help you need in putting your life, your time or your finances in order is only a phone call or a few clicks on a mouse button away. Let us hear from you.
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. © 1999 by Christian Stewardship Ministries. Glad Tithings staff: Kenneth W. Smith, Director; Susan Hall Fleming, Fleming Communications, Editor; Teri Phelps, production; Irene Boyer, InfiNet Systems, typesetting; Elizabeth McClung, Teri Phelps, Ruth Shane and Pat Smith, proofreaders; Jean Moore, data entry; Battlefield Kwik Kopy, printing; Buggs Bugnon, CSM Internet page creator; D. J. Chuang, web page designer and webmaster; and Direct Development, Inc., mailing list. Christian Stewardship Ministries, 10523 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Telephone (703) 591-5000, fax (703) 273-1795, e-mail ken@csmin.org, website http://www.csmin.org.
CSM is a ministry dedicated to assisting Christian individuals, families, ministries, and Christian-owned businesses to achieve their potential in the area of stewardship. CSM's Board of Reference includes Dr. John Alexander, Ron Blue, Dr. Bill Bright, Larry Burkett, Reid Carpenter, Howard Dayton, Dr. Ted Engstrom, Roger Erickson, the Rt. Rev. Alden M. Hathaway, Dr. Charles Hummell and Dr. Beverly LaHaye. Serving on CSM's Board of Directors responsible for day-to-day ministry operation are Rick Groux (Chair), Vannesa Henneke (Secretary), Mark Siljander, Clint Smith (Treasurer) and Ken Smith. Ed Prichard and Frank Lewark serve as Directors Emeritus.