Information, numbers, and timelines are changing daily. We are living in the uncertainty of what life will look like in a day or even an hour.
Let’s talk about some small things you can do in this time to find purpose and peace in our community.
News
Partner Praise & Prayer: Artisan’s Village
Summit Leadership partners with nonprofits, churches, and businesses to develop Better Leaders for Stronger Communities. One of our defining values for partnership is “three wins” meaning good for you (the partner), good for us (Summit Leadership), and good for the community. This fall, we are excited about a new partnership between Summit Leadership and Artisan’s Village. If you visit our office, you know the importance of hospitality and, most importantly, coffee! We are thrilled to announce all coffee served at Summit is now fair trade from Artisan’s Village. The “win” for Artisan’s Village is exposure and more awareness of fair trade. The “win” for Summit is superior coffee. Finally, the “win” for the community is fair trade benefits everyone.
The staff at Summit and our new friends, Michael and Leah, want you know about their store located downtown (300 E Main Street, Suite 110, Johnson City, TN 37601) next to Main Street Pizza.
Year-End Non-Cash Giving
With the stock market up almost 25% in 2017, it might be a good year to consider giving appreciated stock instead of cash. This would be a great question to ask your financial adviser or tax professional before December 31st.
Giving cash gifts to your church or favorite charities is always a blessing to them. You may, however, qualify for a significant tax break and avoid capital gains taxes by donating appreciated non-cash assets such as stock or real estate. Other non-cash gifts would also include giving such items as vehicles, boats or equipment.
January Impact Report
Faithfully Business
Tuesday, January 19th
12-1PM
Summit Leadership Foundation
Faithfully Business is a Christian Business Women’s ministry sponsored by Summit Leadership Foundation. This ministry is designed to equip and empower women to reflect Christ in their personal & professional lives.
They meet at 12PM on the third Tuesday of each month at Summit Leadership Foundation. Lunch is provided.
January 19th // Guest Speaker – Karen Trigg with Ruth’s Hope. Make a resolution this year to invest your experience and expertise in others. We’re excited to bring Karen Trigg to Faithfully Business this month to discuss the importance of mentoring others and share a few ways for us to do it well
For more information or questions, please visit the Faithfully Business Facebook Page or email faithfullybusiness@summitlife.org
Drop Off Food Donations!
Summit is proud to be a Second Harvest Food Bank Partner Agency. We collect non-perishable food donations year round!
Items always needed by Second Harvest include:
> Cereal/Rice/Dried Beans
> Canned Tuna Fish/Meat
> Canned Soups
> Spaghetti Sauce/Pasta/Noodles
> Peanut Butter
> Canned Tomatoes/Veggies/Fruit
> Mac & Cheese
> Baby Food
> Diapers
Drop off your food donations at our facility – 3104 Hanover Road in Johnson City – anytime M-F 8AM-5PM. Check out other drop-off locations here.
Church Lunch & Learn // The Importance of Rest
Thursday, January 21st
12-1PM
Summit Leadership Foundation
Fairhaven Ministries will be leading a lunch & learn for all area churches at Summit onThursday, January 21st from 12pm-1pm. The topic will be “The Importance of Rest”. This event is FREE! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to jan@summitlife.org by Jan. 19t
Growing Leaders Class
We encourage you to join other community leaders in our Growing Leaders class on the second Thursday of every month – 9AM-10:30AM. Each class will aid your personal and professional growth. Classes are FREE for Summit partners and $25 for non-partners. Check back frequently to view upcoming studies.
Location: Summit Leadership Foundation • 3104 Hanover Rd. • Johnson City • TN
FREE for Summit Partners & Chamber Members!
JANUARY 14th // 9-10:30AM
The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley
RSVP to jan@summitlife.org
Harvest Campaign
Did you know, in Northeast Tennessee…
- 8,500 children are in the adoption & foster care system.
- Over 600 families don’t have a place of their own to call home.
- 4% of the population are food insecure.
Thanks to your prayers & financial support allowing us to serve over 50 nonprofits & ministries, these numbers are decreasing. We are a Christian ministry seeking to make not only an impact on the community but an eternal impact for the Kingdom. By influencing hundreds of leaders, Summit impacts thousands through the seeds that are planted. The result is a harvest that expands the Kingdom and glorifies God. But we can’t do it without you.
We have a goal to raise $20,000 by October 31st. Because they rely on us, we rely on you. Will you prayerfully consider a special gift of $100, $50, or even $25 to the ministry of Summit? Going into the winter months when demands typically exceed resources, these additional funds will give us the capability of serving these organizations in a greater capacity.