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Discover God's Way Of Handling Money

Suffocating materialism is robbing people of their spiritual vitality. Through Crown Ministry, you’ll learn that the Bible has a lot to say about money. In fact, there are over 2,350 verses addressing everything you need to know about handling money. Indeed, the Bible is a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is it practical, you will also discover the profound impact handling money has on your relationship with God. Staggering results for average graduates of the program include: reduction of personal debt by 37%, increase in savings by 27%, increase in giving by 72%. Marriages are strengthened with more time devoted to prayer and Bible study.

If you are interested in finding out more about classes, please e-mail Deacon Ralph Toles, Director of FCC's Crown Financial Ministries, at Crown@fccfresno.com or call the church office

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“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord” Isaiah 55:8

The next series of the Crown Ministries small group financial study will begin Sunday October 24 2010 at 3:00pm in room B19 at Family Community Church, 2434 E Nees Fresno 93720 (pre-registration is required).  Contact Deacon Ralph Toles for registration. This is a powerful 10-week in-depth study of what scripture teaches about money. Some of the subjects covered are: debt, seeking counsel, spending, earning and work, saving and investing, and teaching our children how to handle money.

There are five requirements for participation in this study:
1. Memorize one assigned scripture each week.
2. Pray daily for each member of your group.
3. Attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 classes.
4. Complete weekly homework assignments (about 15 minutes per day).
5. Complete the practical application homework each week (about 30 min weekly).

The registration fee of $55 per couple or $45 per individual, plus approximately $14 for taxes & shipping, provides you with a copy of Your Money Counts, a red Student Manual and
the Practical Application Workbook.

Prior to the first class meeting, you will need to read your copy of Your Money Counts, pages 3 thru 8 in the red Student Manual, complete the homework on page 8-9, and memorize Luke 16:11. Please memorize the scripture verse in the version found in the red Student Manual on page 8.

To order the materials for the class please go to: www.crown.org. Once there look for the blue colored tabs arranged horizontally across the page. Point the cursor on the “buy resources” tab and a drop down menu will appear. Scroll down to church resources and click. The next page will show icons for different bible studies. You will then click on “Biblical Financial Study.” Then click on single or couple set whichever applies. After placing that purchase in your shopping cart you can then complete your purchase or but additional materials (Your Money Counts is also available on CD separately).

Thank you for your willingness to participate in the Crown Financial Ministries small group study. I am also excited about what will happen as you learn and apply biblical principles of handling money. This study is guaranteed to strengthen your walk with the Lord and the benefits you will experience are directly related to your faithfulness in fulfilling the class requirements.