Glad TithingsFamily newsletter of Christian Stewardship Ministries |
| "Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
(1 Cor. 4:2)
* September 2000 * Vol 19 No 3 |
| Principle In Practice | Ministry News | Prayer Corner | Joyful Dividends | About CSM |
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Get organized. Get out of debt. Get your priorities in order. Impossible? Not with a little help from your friends at CSM.
If you want to start living your life according to God's plan, sign up for the fall series of Life Study Management classes today. Classes begin after Labor Day.
Starting now, implement some new positive habits, and break those bad ones. Don't put off the exciting opportunity to change your life through God's power and the application of Biblical principles. Find out about a class near you. Or sign up for a session on the Internet on CSM's website at http://www.csmin.org.
Use the enclosed registration form to put your name on the list if you want to attend a 13-week session in the Washington area. LMS participants spend two hours every week with a trained leader and agree to do 20 to 30 minutes of homework each day. The $95 registration fee covers the student manual, workbook and a copy of Ken Smith's book It's About Time. Sign up with three or more friends for only $75 each. Partial scholarships are also available. Call 703-591-5000 to find out about a class near you.
CSM Call-In Counseling Airs on WCTN 950 AM
For 30 minutes every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m., WCTN 950 AM is airing a live radio call-in counseling program, "Life Management with Ken Smith." CSM supporters will want to listen-and phone in their questions to help get the ball rolling. The studio number is 301-983-0950 when calling from the Washington, D.C., metro area. If calling from outside the area, call 1-877-983-0950, toll-free.
The new program focuses on applying Biblical principles to managing time and money. It provides practical answers for those struggling with common problems such as debt, overcommitment and procrastination. Those with access to the Internet also have the option to listen to the broadcast in real time via the web-and ask questions via email as well. WCTN's web address is www.WCTN.net.
We especially appreciate the efforts of all those who are making this program possible, including: Jim McIlvaine, WCTN Chairman; John Vogt, WCTN President; Regis Vogt, WCTN Station Manager; Pastor Harry Jackson, Hope Christian Church; and the entire WCTN staff.
CSM Sets Fourth Bowling Tournament and Marathon
Saturday, October 21 Fairfax Circle Bowl America
Sign up today to help sponsor CSM's fourth annual bowling tournament and marathon. Corporate sponsorships are only $250 and include a spot on the printed program, space on the exhibit table and recognition in the December issue of Glad Tithings.
We're looking for bowlers interested in friendly competition to support CSM. The tournament promises a great time while you raise money for a great cause.
The bowling marathon includes a chance to win a wide variety of special prizes such as free bowling games, tickets to children's activities, free dinners and overnight and weekend getaways. Bowlers will enjoy free pizza and sodas while sending balls down the alley for strikes and spares.
You can compete as an individual or part of a team. But the best part is having fun while raising funds to help the ministry respond to those who need help in organizing their lives, setting priorities and climbing out of debt. To participate, you just need to line up $500 in sponsorships from friends or relatives who agree to pay $10 to $100. Forms for sponsors are enclosed. We hope to raise $10,000 to support new initiatives and the ongoing services CSM provides.
Bowl yourself, bring your kids or grandchildren and recruit your friends. The CSM bowling tournament and marathon is a fun way to involve many people in supporting the ministry. For more details, see the enclosed brochure or call the CSM office at (703)591-5000.
We also need more volunteers on the planning committee. So if you'd like to help out with the event, please let us know. And many thanks to Gordon Klooster, John Reyle, Clint Smith, Pat Smith and Ron Zabel who are serving on the tournament committee.
Click or Call for CSM Help
Just a few mouse clicks will take you to CSM's website at http://www.csmin.org. You can find out about upcoming events, read the web version of Glad Tithings, or send in a question for our new radio program. The website also provides an opportunity to sign up for the Internet Life Management Study class, check out a list of businesses that support the ministry, sign up for email bulletins or even get driving directions to the Fairfax, Virginia, office. Comments or suggestions on the website? Send them to web administrator D.J. Chuang, who keeps our site up to date.
Be sure to check out our new online bookstore where you can order tapes and books. This month we're featuring two books on family finances. Order The Complete Financial Guide for Single Parents by Larry Burkett or Answers to Your Family's Financial Questions. Each is $10, including postage. Or order both for $18.
You can also use the ministry's toll-free number-1-800-IDL-TIME-to order materials or to arrange personal telephone counseling with Ken Smith. We welcome your calls and your suggestions.
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. © 2000 by Christian Stewardship Ministries. Glad Tithings staff: Kenneth W. Smith, Director; Susan Hall Fleming, Fleming Communications, Editor; Teri Phelps, production; Rosemary Henry, typesetting; Teri Phelps, Pat Smith, Chuck Wadey and Susan Walker, proofreaders; Janet Kirby, data entry; Battlefield Kwik Kopy, printing; Buggs Bugnon, CSM Internet page creator; D. J. Chuang, web page designer and webmaster; and Washington Intelligence Bureau, 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, Rev. Martyn Minns and Dr. John Rodgers. Serving on CSM's Board of Directors responsible for day-to-day ministry operation are Chris Call, Bob Fredericks (Legal Counsel), Steve Gaskins, Rick Groux (Chairman), Jim McIlvaine, Mark Siljander, Clint Smith (Treasurer) and Ken Smith. Ed Prichard and Frank Lewark serve as Directors Emeritus.