October 18, 2007 - Stuart, Florida

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP OF MARTIN COUNTY LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, October 18, 2007 11:30A - 1:00P

Ramada Inn - US Hwy One in Stuart, FL

· "Bloom where you are planted!" " I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,..." Isaiah 42:6 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.

· Christian Business Fellowship - founded in August 2004....We are a group of individuals with the mission statement that reflects the need to encourage the establishment and growth of businesses with in the body of Christ's Church. This will be accomplished by five objectives: prayer, fellowship, networking, education / seminars, and the commitment to integrity in all that we do. Every activity and meeting will be driven by these five items. All participants will pledge to conduct themselves in accordance with the Word of God. Always a great speaker and local Christian events that you and/or your business can participate in.

Check-in 11:30a: John Demaree 772 286 6972 jdemaree@ftak.com

Opening 11:40a: Was presented by Ted Campo: Galatians 6:9, "Do not lose heart!" - watch for his continuation of this series in the coming months.

Opening Prayer and reminder 11:45a: John Demaree - Please remember that the cost of the Luncheon is $16.00. Thank you!

Lunch was served 12:00p

GUEST SPEAKER: Chuck Sawicki - local Christian business owner

"Let There Be Light."

GUEST SPEAKER: Chuck Sawicki - local Christian business owner, active in many non-profit organizations here in Stuart, Fl and in North Carolina.

An introduction to Devin Green - 16 year old IRCC student with her AA degree.

Chuck highlighted the importance of:

• Donor Surveys
• Needs lists
• Donor recognition
• Audited financial results
• Marketing programs
• Expert Advisory Councils
• Donor Development
• Special Events
• Gift acceptance and "the Power of 7", creating seven different ways to thank someone

In honor of a special Presentation by Audrey Ballantyne - General Manager of the Ramada Inn [voted number one [1] in the country!] presented at a prior Meeting. Audrey shared with the group an alarming trend in our community. Foreclosures are "pushing many over the edge". We, as a collective group of Christian business people, have an obligation to pray, [and assist if necessary], families that will be affected by this tragic trend. "From those who has been given much, much will be demanded" Luke 12:48

In foreclosure? Our group prays for God to comfort you and lead you to a new home. ..."and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." Isaiah 35:10 (NIV)

Our business card drawings 12:45p: Small tokens of thanks and gratitude are supplied by Christian Business Fellowship Members via business card drawings each month. Books were provided by: Chuck Sawicki, Jeannie Ferrara"Live the Light" by Larry Davies, Joni Campo"Pulpit in My Kitchen" by Joni Campo, and Living Will, Power of Attorney and Healthcare Surrogate Documents/Filing by Haley B. Collins, Esq.

NEXT CHRISTIAN BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON:

*Information will be made available for the "Miracle on 10th Street" Christmas toy drive presented by the Christian Business Fellowship of Martin County for the 10th Street Rec Center in Stuart, coming soon!

*No invitation needed, R.S.V.P. required $16.00 cost of lunch.

John Demaree 772 286 6972 jdemaree@ftak.com