Sept. 11

• Campaign Kick-Off Sunday

Sept. 20

• Second mailing sent to members which includes more news about the campaign and “Wilderness Prep
  Packets”

Sept. 24/25

• Weekly Sermons, Bible Studies and Spiritual Growth Testimonies begin. All members begin their “Time in the Wilderness” to examine and build up their spiritual life. Member Contact/Home Gathering Hosts pick up their member invitation packets;

Oct. 4

• Third Newsletter is mailed which gives details about the Home Gathering meetings, previews the video

Oct. 8

• Prayer Vigil begins on Saturday and ends on Sunday

Oct. 9

• Spiritual Commitment Sunday
  We come together to celebrate the end of the “Wilderness” (spiritual examination) Phase of the campaign
  and joyfully bring our spiritual pledges

Oct. 10

• Members receive and begin to respond to Home Gathering meeting invitations

Oct. 16

• Home Gatherings meetings in members’ homes begin and continue through Oct. 29

Oct. 22

• Advance Pledge Event for those who are considering making an inspirational gift to the campaign

Nov. 5/6

• Pledge Weekend
  We come together to celebrate the end of the Stewardship Phase of the campaign and joyfully bring our
  stewardship ledges

Nov. 7

• Commitment Team begins to reach out to all members who still need to respond with a pledge of
  financial or prayer support for the campaign

Nov. 8

• Fourth Newsletter is mailed which includes information on the follow-up plan for the campaign and how
  we will track our gifts

Dec. 4

• Celebration Sunday
  The pledge total is announced during worship services and we offer thanks to God for his abundant
  blessings to us