March 8, 2025
Dear Members and Friends of Conyers SDA Church,
I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My hope and prayer are mirrored in the words of John, the Beloved, that “all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” A lot is going on in our world. We are facing a lot of challenges and uncertainty in our nation at the present time. The signs around us serve to remind us that we are closer to the last great and climactic experience of earth, the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. Even so, the personal and family challenges are real, but, together, we are seeking to manage in the best way possible with God’s help. Please note that your cares and concerns, events and celebrations, and the unexpected incidents of your life are all treated with the highest regard and are met with constant prayer and heartfelt attention, and, with rejoicing when that is appropriate.
God has drawn us to this Conyers fellowship and has given us a clear mission to declare and to demonstrate His redemptive love in our community and our world, even as we seek to build up each other in this holy calling. The work is great and more dedicated laborers are our constant need. Over the years, we have seen and felt the constant dedication and sacrifice of many of our members and friends. This has allowed us to do a whole lot of service and ministry over time. We have been able to sustain our operations, keep our doors open, reach out to our community, and be a blessing to untold numbers of individuals and families.
The work ahead demands our attention and our continued action. The community is in need of our focused ministry. Our members continue to be in need of support, and our church facilities continue to be in need of resources to ensure sustainability. As such, your personal dedication and engagement, as well as your financial sacrifices are needed in order to have the best possible church experience and mission critical engagement in our community. For this reason, I would ask you for two things: Firstly, for an upgrade in your personal engagement in any and all of the ministries of which you are a part. Secondly, that you consider an increase in the threshold of your financial sacrifice to the church budget offering. This offering is used to support our local operations and church ministries programs. We have observed that if we all raise the level of giving, collectively, we would have all the means needed to accomplish our yearly goals. Your continued support is greatly needed and appreciated.
As pastor, and with the pastoral staff, I join with you in offering total service to this congregation so that we can work together to have greater impact among us, glorify our God, and hasten the coming of Christ. I appreciate your attention to this mail and look forward to a hearty response from you. Please note that I am open to discussing with you how we can better ensure your increasing personal dedication to the call to serve others and our community and about a further increase in your financial sacrifice. May God continue to bless you and your family with every good thing, even with the blessings that pertain unto life and godliness.
Respectfully,
Curtis A. Fox, Senior Pastor