MAILING LETTER 3

TO BE PRINTED ON LETTERHEAD

DATE

«Title» «First_Name» «Last_Name»

«Address»

«City», «State» «Zip»

Dear «Title» «Last_Name»:

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Ablaze! for God’s Mission by reading the information we have provided for you. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you the vision for the future of The Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the vital mission work at congregation name. I am confident that you will support our district and, our congregation as we set the standard for this endeavor.

As you have learned, Ablaze! for God’s Mission is an historic campaign that will provide funding for the Ablaze! movement, bringing 6 million new people into our church body regionally and 100 million globally. This endeavor seeks to procure new resources to support the growing mission work of our Southeastern District and our Synod.

First Names, while I have no way of knowing your financial situation, I do know that our needs are great. May, I ask you to prayerfully consider a gift of $______ this year and an equal sum for each of the next 3/5 years for a total gift of $______ or according to another schedule of your choosing. With your support, church name and the Southeasetern District will jointly strengthen their ability to fulfill the mandate of service issued through the Gospel. I ask you to complete the enclosed pledge card and send it back to me in the reply envelope by Date.

Through your commitment, you will help to guarantee the success of this vital project while providing an inspiring Christian example to all those we ask to join in this mission. Your investment in our faith will have enormous impact upon the lives of the clergy, children, and families in our community for generations to come.

Thank you again for giving consideration to how you may support this important initiative. May God bless and keep you.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor, Congregation name