By Pastor Mike

The “2” in “5-4-2” stands for two people; Susan Wright and Jeff Davies.  Susan directs the Women’s ministries, small groups, and oversees Children’s Ministries.  Jeff is moving into the role of Executive Pastor.  That means he will be helping to administrate our ever growing ministries at CNC and help provide pastoral care for the congregation.

Susan finished her Master’s Degree from Western Seminary in August.  In September, the board decided to hire her full time.  In our 2009 budget we set aside enough monies for 8 months of part-time employment and four months of full-time employment for Susan.  Our 2009 giving is on track to meet this need!  In 2010 we will need to increase the budget to cover 1twelve months of full time employment for Susan.

Jeff has also been full time with us for several years now, but his salary has been subsidized by the Central Pacific District and other supporters inside and out of the Church.  We have paid only a portion of his salary out of the General Fund giving.  This coming year, the Governing Board has made the decision to support him fully from General Fund giving because the other support is coming to an end.

To keep Susan and Jeff at their current salaries we need an additional $40,000.00 given to the General Fund than has come in this year.  This may seem like a daunting task to you, as it did to me, before I took the “5” into account.

The “5” in the “5-4-2” stands for $5 a week.  If 154 people will commit to give $5 a week, in addition to what they are already give, the total will add up to $40,000.00.  Jeff and Susan will be able to continue their ministries without suffering a financial setback.  Also, the ministries we have come to enjoy will continue.  In other words, it will take five dollars a week for two people to continue to minister.  “5-4-2”

Will you please pray about whether God would have you make this additional sacrifice? Robin and I have prayed and believe God wants us to give more than $5 a week in additional giving.  We are blessed to be in a position to do so.

If you would like to pledge to the 5-4-2 Campaign, email us at office@cnchurch.org and let us know about your decision.  Whatever you decide, thanks for your continued support of the ministry of CNC

God bless,

Pastor Mike