Wednesday, September 26, 2018

LCCT Important Update 9.26.18

Greetings Friends and Family of Life Change Tullahoma!

What a blessing it was to worship in our new Worship Center this past Sunday, September 23rd! God's timing was perfect as we had 117 people in attendance. Our previous worship space held a total of 109 and that would have been a tight fit! All glory to God for blessing His church called Life Change!

Steering Team 
For the first 3 years of Life Change Church Tullahoma, the church will be led by a Steering Team that works with the pastor to help in the decisions and direction of the church. The Steering Team also provides accountability to the pastor and any hired staff. Those on the Steering Team include: Jennifer Bean, Allen Bean, Connie Cleghorn, Ronald Eads, The Rev. David Watts, The Rev. Howard Eads, Dianne Watts, Gentry Eads, Kimberly Hampton, Wade Hampton, Kelleye Watts, Pastor Christian Watts, Mike Loehle, Lawrence Carr, Heather Fair, Rosemary Black, Chris Cooper, and Adam Watts. 

Finance Team
Two of our Steering Team Members also sit on our Finance Team: Heather Fair, and Connie Cleghorn.

One of the key leaders on our Finance Team is Linda Stocky who at the time of this letter is
in a Hospice Care Facility battling cancer. It is with heavy hearts that we share that Linda is not expected to live more than a few days from the time this update is published. We will miss Linda and are thankful God used her to help us establish the Finance Team here at Life Change. Please keep Linda and the Stocky family in prayer during this difficult, and unexpected time.

Finance Update and The Grow Project
  • Our weekly budget need through the end of 2018 are $2222.22. 
  • Our weekly offerings for 4 weeks of September total $6351.31
  • Weekly Budget shortfall for first four weeks of September - $2537.57
Our weekly giving totals represent approx. 12 to 14 family units per week that give towards the ministry of Life Change on a regular basis. It goes without saying that if we are going to be able to meet the ministry needs of our church family and community, we need to see these numbers increase. If you do not give regularly to the ministry of Life Change Church Tullahoma, we ask that you would prayerfully consider making giving financially to LCCT a priority.

The Grow Project is a five week stewardship campaign that was launched by our Steering Team and Finance Team to help in covering the cost of moving into our new worship space, as well as being able to finish the work that has yet to be completed. The theme of The Grow Project is "Giving to Grow, Growing to Give". The hopeful outcome of The Grow Project is to bring in a total of $15,000.00 above our regular giving by Sunday, October 21st. To date The Grow Project has received a total of $1569.00. We have dedicated offering envelopes at Life Change just for the grow project (pictured right). If paying by check or online please add "Grow Project" in the memo section of your payment. As with all giving to Life Change Tullahoma, gifts to "The Grow Project" are tax deductible.

The Grow Project theme is based on the following verses of scripture:

2 Corinthians 9:10-11
Now God who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase
your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.


There are multiple ways one can give financially towards the ministry of Life Change Church Tullahoma. Below are a list of giving options:

Ways You Can Support Life Change Tullahoma Financially
  • Click HERE to pay online via PayPal, Debit Card, or Credit Card
  • Give as a part of our Sunday morning worship services @ 10:00
  • By mail to Life Change Tullahoma at 414 Wilson Ave. Suite 121, Tullahoma TN 37388
  • Bank Payment - Use the address above to add Life Change Tullahoma to your online Banking.
  • Please make all checks out to LCCT or Life Change Tullahoma.
We pray this information proves helpful to you. We thank God for those of you who give faithfully towards the ministry of Life Change Church Tullahoma. We earnestly pray that God will bless both the gift and the giver.

May the Lord Bless You and Keep You!

Life Change Tullahoma Steering & Finance Teams

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

LCCT Worship at the Ranch 9.15.18 Information

EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
LIFE CHANGE CHURCH TULLAHOMA'S
WORSHIP AT THE RANCH
SEPTEMBER 15 from 4:00 - 8:00


**Please bring a side dish (and something to keep it warm or cool in), and a lawn chair. Please bring an extra lawn chair if you have one for guest or for those who may not have one. 

Join us on Saturday, September 15th as Life Change Church Tullahoma gathers for worship at the Arrowhead Ranch in Normandy Tennessee. The ranch is located at 239 Cortner Mill Road, Normandy, Tennessee 37360. Click HERE for Google directions. We begin at 4:00 with worship alongside the Duck River. The worship service will include a baptism celebration for several folks who will be baptized in the river. Following the worship service we will enjoy an old fashioned potluck dinner. The evening will conclude with a time of prayer around the campfire.



Worship at the Ranch Schedule & Supplies List (Supplies List is for Leadership Team)

12:00 – Load up gear and supplies from Life Change Tullahoma

1:00 – Arrive at Ranch and begin setup.Setup includes: 10 8 foot tables (Ranch owns tables), Audio System (speakers, mics, cables), generators for power, extension cords, 2 platform risers for 8x8 stage, bug spray, projector, screen, and computer for PPT, Towels for Baptism folks.

2:00 – Band rehearsal

3:00 – Begin setup for food and drinks.Will need to bring table covers, serving utensils, dinnerware including plates, cups, napkins, and eatting utensils. 

3:30 – Christian meets with all those being baptized.Pre service music begins.

4:00 – Worship, Baptism, Sermon, Annoncement regarding next Sunday.

5:15 – Dinner on the grounds. LCCT will supply the meat and drinks.

6:30 – Campfire

8:00 – Done/Packup/Head Out

PLEASE NOTE: LCCT will not gather for worship service on Sunday, September 16th. Please join us in our new worship space on Sunday, September 23rd @ 414 Wilson Avenue!


Thursday, September 6, 2018

Life Change Tullahoma Important Financial Update 9.6.18

Greetings Life Change Tullahoma Friends and Family!

Someone recently asked me, "Christian, where are we going to get the money needed to accomplish all of the things we will be doing over the coming weeks and months?"  The question, in particular, was directed towards the finances needed to relocate into our new worship space, while at the same time keeping our current space which will be used for children's ministry, youth ministry, and office space.

Here is my answer... GOD! God will supply our every need as we move forward in faith! Philippians 4:19 says, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus!" I believe that God has clearly shown us our next steps. Now it is up to us to respond! And in doing so, believe that God will not only supply the needs of the church, He will supply our personal and family needs as well.

As a part of Life Change Church Tullahoma, I believe it is important for you to know what our financial needs are in the coming weeks and months. Here is a breakdown of what we are trusting and believing God will supply:

The cost of transitioning from our current space into our new worship space will cost approximately $8000.00. This number is above and beyond our weekly budget needs. This cost includes everything from staging to, ascetics, to audio and technical equipment.

Our weekly budget need has increased from $1675.00 back in February to $2297.00 for the months of September through December. This new weekly budget includes our lease for both ministry spaces, staff stipends, the pastor's housing allowance, missions giving, and monthly operating cost. It may seem like a large amount, but I can promise you that this number leaves us with very little wiggle room.

My prayer for you and I "The Church" is that we will rise to the occasion to meet these needs. Effective ministry takes money. That's just reality. God has called upon His people to meet the needs of His church. It will be a sacrifice. But if we all do our part, God will not only bless our efforts, He will bless you! His Word says so!

2 Corinthians 9:10-11Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

In this letter I have been candid regarding our financial needs so that you can respond accordingly. Let me remind you that we have a page on our website dedicated to Financial Giving. You can even give online via PayPal or via a debit or credit card. Here is the link to Life Change's giving page: https://www.lifechangetullahoma.org/donate

Thank you for taking the time to read through this. I look forward to seeing many of you this evening as we begin to set up the stage and prepare the newly acquired worship space. Know that I am praying for you today as I do every day. May God bless His Church called Life Change Tullahoma, and may we Be The Church to all who are in need of Hope in and around Tullahoma!

Blessings,

Pastor Christian Watts
lifechangetullahoma@gmail.com

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