Can you believe there are only 11 weeks left in 2011? The third quarter of the year has come to a close.

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1 Dear Lifer, Can you believe there are only 11 weeks left in 2011? The third quarter of the year has come to a close. One of the best ways we can honor God in the last quarter of the year is with our personal finances. Here are eight ways you can thrive in your personal finances the rest of the year. 1. Do NOT go into debt for Christmas. Make a year-end plan today that will save you from spending yourself into debt. 2. Pay something off today. Make a payment on a credit card or bill that will pay it off or put a dent into the lump sum. 3. Give an extra big tip to your next waitress/waiter. 4. Spend a few minutes after you've read this letter to ask God to give you direction on who needs a blessing in their life and how you can bless them. 5. Do a Craigslist.com Saturday - pick a Saturday and put as much of your stuff on Craigslist. The average American household has $2200 worth of extra household items. 6. Automate some savings. Go into your online banking and set-up an automatic withdrawal of a percentage of your income to your savings account. 7. Stop right now and name 5 things you are thankful that God has provided for you and your family. 8. Ask God how he wants you to be obedient in your generosity through the end of the year. I've also included a statement that lists all of your financial contributions to Life Church through the third quarter of the year. The attached giving statement has all of your financial donations listed through the third quarter of this year. You'll get a statement for tax purposes at the end of the year, but I wanted to thank you for your generosity. Because of your generosity, you are helping lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Just take a look at some of the amazing things that have happened this year:

2 We ve given away over $30,000 to missions locally, regionally and internationally Every weekend, an average of 70 plus children are hearing about God s love and grace 50 people have gone public with their faith in Christ through baptism I want you to remember that when you give, everything goes to fund a ministry that ultimately helps change lives. Thank you for being a part of the Life Church family and helping us accomplish the vision God has given us. Your Pastor, Patrick Moore Do you carry cash or lug around a checkbook? Probably not. Most people do not carry real money because we use our debit cards and online banking to pay bills and everyday items. As a result, Life Church Franklin has a BRAND NEW online giving option that will make life a little easier for you. It s quick, safe, and easy! It takes 60 seconds to setup your account for a one time or reoccurring gift. We call it Automate The Important. Some of the benefits include: Digital giving helps you become a disciplined giver. In 1 Corinthians 8-9, Paul challenged the Corinthian believers to give intentionally, deliberately, and at a pre-determined time. Digital giving helps you be intentional and consistent with your generosity. You can give 24/7, not just during church services. Have more opportunities to contribute to the mission and vision of our church and give when your are sick or out of town. To set up your automatic or one time online gift, go to:

3 8:51 AM 10/18/11 Accrual Basis Life Church Franklin Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2011 Sep 30, 11 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Campus Development - Money Mkt 133, Lisa Macon Bank 3, Patrick 1, PayPal SecureGive Total Checking/Savings 140, Total Current Assets 140, TOTAL ASSETS 140, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Employee Health Insurance Federal Withholding FICA 3, NC Withholding 1, Payroll Liabilities - Other 1, Total Payroll Liabilities 7, Total Other Current Liabilities 7, Total Current Liabilities 7, Total Liabilities 7, Equity Retained Earnings 92, Net Income 39, Total Equity 132, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 140, Page 12 of 12

4 Income Interest Income Mission Offerings Compassion International CSP 2, LifeKids Compassion Int Local Missions Servolution Tornado Relief Mission Offerings - Other Total Mission Offerings 3, Portable Church 15, Tithes/Offerings 298, Total Income 317, Expenses Missions Adventures In Missions 2, ALCC, Inc 3, Blue Door Ministries CareNet 1, Church Plants - Compassion International CSP 8, Compassion International - Other 3, Total Compassion International 12, Lifechurch.tv Local Missions 2, Samaritian's Purse/OCC 3, Servolution 1, Smoky Mtn Pregnancy Care Ctr World Changers Missions - Other 1, Total Missions 30, Staffing Expenses Employee Health Insurance 11, Payroll Expenses Direct Deposit Fee FICA 5, Housing Allowance 32, Penalties and Interest Salary 68, Subcontractors 1, Total Payroll Expenses 108, Bookkeeping Total Staffing Expenses 120,481.74

5 Ministry Expenses Books 1, FPU Materials 1, Host Team Coffee Host Team - Other Total Host Team LifeGroups Childcare Food Materials Social Youth Camping Trip Food 1, Materials Total Youth 2, Total LifeGroups 4, LifeKids Background Checks Curriculum 1, T-Shirts 1, LifeKids - Other 12, Total LifeKids 15, Planning Center Tithe Envelopes Visitor Gifts Worship House Media Worship Team Food Gas Worship Team - Other 1, Total Worship Team 2, Ministry Expenses - Other Total Ministry Expenses 28, Operating Expenses Advertising and Promotion Facebook Billboards - Newspaper Radio - Other Signs Sign at SMCPA Other 1,940.54

6 Total Advertising and Promotion 3, Bank Service Charges Macon Bank Paypal Total Bank Service Charges Building Expense - Church Offices - Computer and Internet Expenses Computers 1, Constant Contact Domain Names Ink Cartridges Micro Frame Corp Monthly Internet Service Payroll Software - Other Total Computer and Internet Expenses 3, Giving Initiative 1, Insurance Expense Office Supplies 1, Postage and Delivery Printing and Reproduction Rent Expense Church Offices 4, Macon County School System 9, Mountain View Intermediate 6, SMCPA 15, Total Rent Expense 35, Secure Give Online Giving Merchant Fees Monthly Service Other Fees Total Secure Give Online Giving Sound Equipment 10, Storage Unit Telephone Expense Monthly Service 2, Phone Equipment Total Telephone Expense 2, Trailers Total Operating Expenses 61, Discretionary Expenses Conferences and Meetings Catalyst Fuel Giving Rocket Conference**

7 Lifechurch.tv Conference Lodging Meals Newspring Conference Staff Retreat 2, Velocity Church Planters Conf Other Total Conferences and Meetings 6, Evangelism and Special Events At The Movies 2, Back to School Bash 1, Baptism Bash Communion Eve of Christmas Eve Special Event Gifts Other Total Evangelism and Special Events 5, Meals 2, Softball 1, Volunteer Appreciation The Big Show - Gifts 2, Meals 1, Pool Party Total Volunteer Appreciation 4, Total Discretionary Expenses 19, Non-Recurring Expenses Portable Church 26, Total Non-Recurring Expenses 26, Campus Development Campus Development 23, Total Non-Recurring Expenses 23, Total Expense 309, Net Ordinary Income 8,563.79