Our greatest challenge in realizing our vision will be to reach our downpayment objective. We ask that each of you be in prayer and that you ask God for His direction in helping you decide how much you can pledge to the project. God will not be looking for equal giving, but for equal sacrifice. Each of us has a different ability to give because of the nature of our work and our circumstances. However, each family is asked to consider making a pledge that represents sacrificial giving. God is more concerned about the sacrifice of our heart than the size of our cheque.

God's Word (New Living Translation) gives us some direction on giving:

Luke 21
1While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people putting their gifts into the collection box. 2Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two pennies. 3I assure you, he said, this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.

2 Corinthians 9
6Remember this - a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully.

With God's blessing we will undertake a stewartship campaign to accumulate our down payment.