Glad TithingsFamily newsletter of Christian Stewardship Ministries |
| "Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
(1 Cor. 4:2)
* December 1999 * Vol 18 No 4 |
| Principle In Practice | Ministry News | Prayer Corner | Joyful Dividends | About CSM |
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Support CSM Through CFC #1149
What do federal employees and Christian Stewardship Ministries have in common? CFC or the Combined Federal Campaign. In 1999, for the first time, CSM is eligible to receive donations from federal employees through their annual charity drive, the Combined Federal Campaign. Many thanks to Tom Connor who helped the ministry negotiate the detailed and time-consuming process to get on the list.
If you work for Uncle Sam or serve in the armed forces and you "give at the office," put down 1149 to designate CSM to receive all or part of your CFC gift. Giving by payroll deduction is easy, and your donations add up quickly. Just $15 every two weeks yields $390 each year or $20 per month will send $240 to CSM to help men and women struggling to get their finances and priorities in line with God's plan. A little from you can mean a lot to those CSM is seeking to help. So, if you're a federal employee, remember 1149 for CSM.
You can also give through the United Way. Just write in the amount of your gift on the United Way form along with Christian Stewardship Ministries, 10523 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.
Kingdom Investments
by Ed Britton
Many friends and supporters of CSM are holding highly appreciated securities (i.e., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.). Perhaps you are reluctant to "cash in" when the market hits an unusually high point because you are concerned about tax and transaction costs.
Did you know that you could give these securities to CSM and get a full tax deduction on federal and state taxes for the current highly appreciated market value and avoid all taxes and transaction costs and fees? It's possible and both you and CSM can benefit.
Please call the CSM office at 703-591-5000 to get more details and discuss your specific situation. You can help CSM meet ministry needs in a way that makes financial sense for you. Get the facts and then decide what God would have you do.
Keep in Touch with CSM
You can order CSM materials, arrange personal telephone counseling with Ken Smith or find out about upcoming classes and seminars by telephone or computer. Our toll-free number is 1-800-IDL-TIME and our email address is ken@csmin.org.If you live in the Washington area, you can call our local number–703-591-5000.
Our website at http://www.csmin.org is a great source of information as well, including the web version of Glad Tithings and articles by Ken Smith on a variety of helpful topics. You can also send comments to web administrator D.J. Chuang, who keeps our site up to date.
Our 13-week Life Management Study is now available on the web for students worldwide for a special discounted price of $75 for a limited time. If you can't join a class in person, you can still benefit from personal coaching through the experienced teachers who work with students over the web.
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, Dr. Beverly LaHaye and Dr. John Rodgers. Serving on CSM's Board of Directors responsible for day-to-day ministry operation are Steve Gaskins, Rick Groux (Chairman), Mark Siljander, Clint Smith (Treasurer) and Ken Smith. Ed Prichard and Frank Lewark serve as Directors Emeritus.