May is the month for Rise Up 2010!
You probably heard our urgent on-air appeals during January & February. Our finances really hit a critical state, and we felt led to let our listeners know.
Thankfully, you responded, and we received just over $14,000 in donations. That was enough to meet the most urgent expenses, but things are still really tight.
We’re keeping our head above water, but only just!
Now the time has come to break free from the crippling financial constraints, and to move up to the next level.
May is the month to rise up!
We have a number of projects that have been on the backburner for way too long. Things like:
• Improving the reception of Rhema in some of the difficult to reach parts of the Coast, by raising our main broadcast antenna at Somersby;
• Purchasing equipment to allow listener phone calls to be put live-to-air, for more exciting competitions, song requests, and even talk-back segments;
• Additional equipment that will facilitate telephone interviews, so that we can provide greater access to the airwaves for churches, ministries, and other community groups;
• Enhancement of our Internet streaming service, to make it more robust and reliable;
• Replacement of our on-air broadcast computers that have been running 24/7 for over five years, and they are starting to show their age.
All these projects, and others, will help Rhema Central Coast to serve you better. They will help us develop into a station that can be more involved in our community, more interactive with our listeners, and more effective in spreading the gospel over the airwaves of the Coast.
Whilever we are operating in “maintenance-mode”, with just enough in the bank to meet our immediate needs, we just can’t tackle these projects. It would be poor stewardship.
That is what ‘Rise Up 2010 ‘is all about. Breaking free of the bonds of financial lack and pushing out in new directions that God has ahead for us.
The target for Rise Up 2010 is $50,000!
Yes, that’s a lot! More than we have received in a single appeal since the heady days of the Federal Court case in 2007.
But we believe its possible. In God, all things are possible!
Over the month of May, we’d like you to join with us in rising up, and meeting the challenge.
We know you believe in Rhema, and that it’s important for us to not just survive, but to thrive.
Will you stand with us during this exciting time and let God work through you?
We believe God is leading us to make the month of May our big annual appeal, to provide the bulk of the finances we need to carry us through the year.
There may be smaller appeals for specific projects or needs at other times during the year, but May will be the big one.
And remember, this is a great chance as we approach June 30 to make a fully tax-deductible donation. Great for businesses and individuals!
You can donate by calling the office, by visiting in person, by posting a cheque, or through our donations page here.
So come on! Join us and meet the challenge of Rise Up 2010!
As at 31 May 2010, you have generously donated $9,000. Thanks!
