Kenny Hibbard

In August, I gave a message series called Holy Ambition. Do you remember?  We talked about:

• Developing a Dislocated Heart!
• Having a Courageous Commitment!
• Practicing a Radical Faith!
• Using a Strategic Plan!

In those messages we talked about hearing the whispers of God to do something significant with our one and only lives.  We are now only two months from the conclusion of that series and a few Team Church people have acted on the Whispers Of God! They were moved to pursue a Holy Ambition and got busy making it happen!

• Lauren Ross decided to go part time at the counseling agency where she was working, so she could begin helping people at Team Church with her counseling gifts.  She told me…“I want to help people by using my Christian faith and biblical principles in my professional counseling. ” She started doing this at Team Church in November.   She can be contacted for appointment at Laurenross@teamchurch.com

• Brian Licsko is a professional Chef. He has worked at some of the best places as the lead Chef. After hearing the Holy Ambition messages, he decided that he could use his cooking skills to help raise money for area charitable organizations and to help team up with ministries in our city that feed the homeless well cooked meals.  He is well on his way to seeing this idea come to pass as he continues developing the strategic plan.

• Pam Dwyer heard the whisper of God after the Holy Ambition messages. However, she ignored it for a little while. Then, when she could not ignore anymore…..she let God take control and created The King’s Pajamas ministry.  At first, this was coordinated and advertised just through our Home Teams. Then it really took off!  Radios stations, TV stations and local companies have jumped on board with her and her Home Team.

  Here is the information on the most recent flyer:

“The King’s Pajamas” is a campaign to collect new winter PJs for homeless children in Charlotte to have to wear on Christmas Eve night.  All pajamas will go to A Childs Place www.achildsplace.org to be distributed.   We will be collecting PJ’s for homeless children in kindergarten through sixth grade, both boys and girls.  We need sizes 5/6 through 14/16 – they must be new and warm and do not need to be Christmas themed.  This collection must be completed by November 30^th in order to be given to A Childs Place for distribution on December 8^th.

There will be an Event hosted by Chick-fil-A’s here in Charlotte on Nov.19^th, this will be a all day event – 10am till 10pm. For every PJ donated you will receive a  3-mini Coupon.  From 5-8pm on Nov.19^th, there will also be fun activities AND  with every PJ donated during that time, you will receive a free breakfast for dinner.

Chick-fil-A Locations:

• Albemarle Rd.

• Arboretum: Highway 51

• Independence: Highway 51

• Monroe & Monroe Mall

• Wesley Chapel: Weddington

• Carolina Dental: Crown Point Sardis Rd, Dr. Tara Howell

Join Us For A  Pajama Party!    Saturday, November 19, 2011

What whisper did you hear?   What are you doing about it? If you have acted on something God led you to do from our Holy Ambition message….email me:   kennyhibbard@teamchurch.com and tell me about it! I would love to hear what God is doing through you!

Each year we have a special Year End Gift. This is a time for each of us to pray and then give over and above our normal giving. Once again, this years Year End Gift will go too purchase things we need but are not able to be covered in the normal yearly budget. Moreover, just like year, many of the  items we are going to purchase with the Year End Gift are things that will save our normal operating budget.

Please look at this exciting list and see the importance of everyone giving something to the Year End Gift total!  This list is critical to us being all God desires us to be as a church! PLEASE take time to read the description for each item.

New Church Wide Computer Server:  $7,500       URGENT NEED!

• Our current computer server holds all our files, graphics, church data……Everything…is seven years old and failing. We have been told by our IT person that it is on “life-support” and could go at any minute.
• This server’s memory, storage and C.P.U. are all  maxed out! Moreover, the components of the server are not fast enough for our current demands.  We have done all we can do to squeeze all the life out of the little guy…..he is ready to retire or die.

Digital Sound Board/Mixer $26,000

• Our current sound board/mixer is 12 years old! It too is beginning to have issues as different channels don’t work or are “clipping” out.  One channel is out and several other functions no longer work.
• It is only a 32 channel mixer…..these days we need more.  New one have 48 channels.
• The new digital mixer would give us a higher quality mix for Services and Recording.
• The new digital mixer will allow us to save settings on the board for different ministries, different bands or even different songs.  Meaning…we can have a different and saved levels for Pursuit, Sunday morning and other events. The mix can be saved from day to day and save hundreds of hours each year for our volunteers.

Fellowship One Data Base Software:  $9,000

• This computer system would gives us comprehensive church database for our people that can be used for groups, attendance, emails, ministry and support.
• This system would give us Cloud based system that is not located just on a local server but staff and volunteers could access from the Internet at their home.  The uses are limitless.
• Our staff needs this type of system so we can better pastor our people and help administrate care, connection and the like.
• This system will also serve as our new Children’s and Nursery Check in and Security. Immediate attendance is registered. Those who are missing can be contacted with ease and proficiency.
• This will serve as our Home Team database too. Each Home Team Leader has access to their own group information and can better care and coordinate their group.
• This system will allow us to email members all types of information and even send private giving records. This feature alone would save us hundreds of dollars each year in printing and mailing cost.
• This system will allow you to register for an and pay for the event.   ( summer camp, retreats, etc. )

Digital Signage/Display For Atrium:  $2,500

• Poster-sized flat screen monitors and digital media players will replace our existing printed posters that change each series.  We currently pay $30 for each poster printed, and we can only display 1 poster at a time.  Over time the new digital signage will pay for itself, and we can change the content at anytime we want.
• The screen information would be different for Sunday morning, Pursuit and whatever else happens in the auditorium.  Moreover, even on Sunday the screen can change and give multiple messages and information that changes every few minutes.

All-Stars new decorations, tables, toys and activities:  $300

• Every year we need to replace broken toys and games.

Team Kid games, activities and supplies:  $300

• Every year we need to replace broken toys and games.

Summer Camp Scholarships: $5,000

• Last year we set a record for the amount of kids/teenagers we took to camp. The YEG gift scholarship money helped many needed families pay for portions of their kids/teens cost.

Dedicated Desktop Computer For Auditorium: $1,200

• Currently we have to use a staff member’s laptop to run all videos, power point and other media. The desk top will give us a permanent computer that ONLY is used for these things. This will allow for better quality AND multiple volunteers can serve as individual lap tops are not needed.
• This also includes new software that will help us in our production quality.

Our 2011 Y.E.G. Goal:   $51,800

If everyone gives something and many give sacrificially….we will exceed this goal. These are things we need as a church and will use to continue to make an impact in our community .  Just like last year, having some of these things will take pressure off our weekly budget. All of these things helps us achieve  our One Purpose as a church. (Reach people where they are and lead them to full devotion in Jesus Christ.)

Please start praying today and then give anytime through the end of the year. Over the years people have used a portion of their Christmas Bonus, eat out a few less times during the holidays, use “points” on their credit card, purchase a few less gifts for their family, or…..some people just realize that this is a great way to go counter culture during this time of the year and give away to a great cause instead of keeping the most we can for ourselves.  Also, please never think that whatever you give does not count or help. Hundreds of people giving what they can….goes along way!  Last year we exceeded our goal and Team Church flourished because of it.

When you give……please mark your check or envelope YEAR END GIFT.

• All money that is given is tax deductible for 2011. If you mail it in late…..just make sure it is postmarked by Dec 31st.
• You can give through stocks and “gifts in kind” also.

Please Forward around to all you Team Church friends….lets get the YEG word out! We hit our goal last year…..lets do it again!

What is T.C. United?

Ask your Team Church ministry leader or a Team Church staff person!

It happens for the first time on January 21st…..and if you are a volunteer of any kind at Team Church….you will not want to miss it!

See you Sunday!