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answers
card within the next two-weeks in the self-addressed questions and
envelope provided. You can mail it to the church, drop
it in the church mail slot, or bring it to the sanctuary
hostess desk.

Q. When will my pledge contributions begin?
A. As soon as you have determined what your gift will
be and submit your pledge card.

Q. How do we make our contributions to Operation
Joash?
Q. Why is our church involved in Operation A. You can put your gifts in the church tithe envelope
Joash? under Operation Joash, or donate through our website
A. The ultimate goal is to allow Sacramento Central – www.saccentral.org (click on the “donate” tab on the
to continue to be a viable agency in the hand of top of the page—credit card and recurring payment
God for the building up of His kingdom and for the options are available).
hastening of the return of Jesus. Working together
will allow us to discover and act upon God’s will in
our lives regarding material things. We will grow Q. Can I change my pledge later on?
A. Yes. Some will be blessed so that they can increase
spiritually, both individually and as a church family, their pledge. Unforeseen circumstances might force
by applying God’s methods for managing resourc- some to lower their pledge.
es.

Q. If I should fall behind on my pledge will the
Q. How much are we trying to raise for Opera-
church make efforts to make me pay?
tion Joash? A. No. The purpose of the pledge card is so that the
A. We met our financial goal of $270,000 in Year 1. Strategic Planning Committee will know what the
We again met our financial goal for Year 2, this time approximate dollar amount in contributions might be
of $165,000. We met our financial goal of $100,000 so that they will be able to know how and when to
for Year 3. Our goal for Year 4, this year, is $72,000. proceed with the stated goals and objectives.

Q. How does the giving program work? Q. Can I give assets other than cash?
A. You are being asked to commit a sacrificial A. Yes. There are tremendous tax advantages in giving
pledge again for Year 4 of the project. We assets other than cash. Those might be stocks, bonds,
anticipate that this will be above and beyond property, or other holdings. Please email treasurer@
your normal giving to Central’s budget, which saccentral.org if you have questions.
must be maintained at all times.
Q. How can I become better acquainted with Oper-
Q. Will we be asked to pledge publically? ation Joash?
A. No. Pledges are to be made at home. A pledge A. Please visit our website – www.saccentral.org/op-
card has been included in this brochure for your eration-joash/ where you will find everything about
convenience. You are asked to return your pledge Operation Joash.