All nominations and biographical information must be received by September 28, 2015!

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1 I am longing to see you so I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you or rather, so that we may be spiritually encouraged by each other s faith, both yours and mine. (Romans 1:11-12) Home of the Joseph V. Nash Multicultural Collection 1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA info@resourcingchurches.com Dear Friend in Christ: June 21, 2015 The Board of Directors and staff of The Resource Center cordially invite you and your congregation to join us for our Eleventh Annual Excellence In Ministry Banquet on Friday, October 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The banquet will be held this year at the Perkins Living & Learning Center on the campus of Virginia Union University, a beautiful new facility near to the Center itself. Each year, the recognition ceremony for honorees is a highlight, and we are moved by the music of the INCLUSION Choir, a choir that embodies the vision of The Resource Center. Recognition Ceremony for Honorees Our Excellence In Ministry ceremony will honor those nominated from each church who have served faithfully and with distinction in any area of ministry. Anyone who has given outstanding service in positions such as teacher, deacon or deaconess, Christian educator, trustee, musician, pastor, usher, church clerk or any other ministry, may be recognized. As guests of The Resource Center, honorees will receive their meal, corsage/boutonniere, and framed Certificate of Excellence at no charge. If you wish to select a second honoree your church will be responsible for the cost of that person s meal. A brief profile of each honoree will appear in the printed program. During the ceremony, each honoree will be photographed with his/her pastor/ designee, and the picture will be sent to the church following the banquet. To facilitate the nomination of your honoree, a Nomination Form is enclosed with this letter. All nominations and biographical information must be received by September 28, 2015! The INCLUSION Choir Returns We are proud to welcome the INCLUSION Choir back to our banquet. INCLUSION is a mass choir representing diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, and faith tradition; an outstanding concert featured their talents in April The INCLUSION Choir blends voices and musical styles, sharing music from various genres. Those wishing to perform with the INCLUSION Choir should info@resourcingchurches.com or call The Resource Center to learn more about a rehearsal date prior to the banquet. Also Returning: Our Silent Auction A favorite of guests, our silent auction returns with all proceeds going to the ministry of The Resource Center. You can help us make this venture a success by encouraging your members to donate either items or services. Tax credit is permissible for the value assigned by the donor. A Silent Auction Donation Form is included with this mailing. The Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2 -2- Banquet Cost and Reservations The 2015 banquet cost is $50.00 per person. All proceeds from the banquet will be used to support the ministry of The Resource Center (a portion of the banquet cost will qualify as a deductible donation for tax purposes). A special discounted rate of $45 per person is available to individuals and churches who register and pay in full by September 23, You may use the enclosed forms to register and nominate honorees. Registration and payment will also take place online this year at our website: A Guest List is enclosed for your convenience in gathering information and making reservations. Please include payment at the time of registration. All reservations must be prepaid and received by October 12, We look forward to your presence with us on this festive evening! In the meantime, we wish you and your congregation God s blessings - - and ever greater excellence - - in your ministry together. Faithfully, Denise Janssen Denise Janssen Executive Director Theodore Tyler Theodore Tyler President, Board of Directors Enclosures: Nomination Form & Guest List Banquet Flyer Auction Donation Form & Suggested Donations

3 2015 Banquet Guest List (church name) (contact person) (contact phone #) ( ) Annual Banquet Honoring Excellence in Ministry Friday, October 23, :00 p.m. Perkins Living & Learning Center, Virginia Union University 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, Virginia Guest List Honoree (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (Use reverse if additional space is needed.) PLEASE NOTE: All tables seat ten people. If you need additional seating, your guests will be seated at the closest adjoining table. To receive the special early bird rate of $45/person, registrations must be received and paid in full by September 23. All reservations must be prepaid and received by October 12, 2015, to: The Resource Center Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology 1500 North Lombardy Street, Kingsley Hall, 4 th Floor Richmond, VA 23220

4 1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA Honoring Excellence in Ministry Souvenir Program Advertisement Submission Form October 23, p.m. Perkins Living & Learning Center Virginia Union University Name Phone Address City/ State/Zip Page Size/Cost Selection Full Page $200 Half Page $125 Quarter Page $75 Business Card $40 Patron Name Listing: Individual $10 Couple $15 Business $20 Please camera-ready art no later than October 12 to: info@resourcingchurches.com (or attach a business card to this form with payment) Total Due, Included with Form: $ (make checks payable to The Resource Center)

5 FULL PAGE $200 1/2 PAGE $125 PATRONS will be listed by name at the following rate: Individuals $10 Couples $15 Businesses $20 1/4 PAGE $75 1/8 PAGE $40

6 2015 Annual Banquet Silent Auction Donation Form At this year s Annual Banquet, there will be a Silent Auction of donated goods and services. If you would like to make a donation, please fill out this form and return it with your item/s by October 19 to: The Resource Center Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology 1500 North Lombardy Street, Kingsley Hall, 4 th Floor Richmond, VA Please describe the items/services below. If there is a minimum bid, please provide that as well. As you probably know, the Banquet is our primary fundraiser for the year. We hope that the additional funds from the Silent Auction will help with our fundraising efforts. Thank you for your support. For further information, please contact the Center or call the Rev. Michael Stone at Description of item/service being donated: Declared Value: Name of Donor: Address: Phone Number: Cell Phone: Church or Affiliation (if applicable): Member of The Resource Center? Smaller items can be brought to the Center during operating hours (or by arrangement with the Staff) or can be picked up with adequate notice. For larger items, please contact Michael Stone at the number above to make arrangements for pick-up. We will provide, on request, a letter for tax purposes regarding your donation.