Attend a Meeting

2009 GIF Information Dates

Over 100 people have attended an Information Meeting to find out what’s next now that our 3 years campaign is almost over. Are you one of them?

If not, there’s still time. Even if you feel you can’t make a financial commitment, we still want everyone to come and at least hear what we’re trying to do.

We have scheduled a few meetings in January.

Sunday, Jan. 11th @ 12:30pm

Thursday, Jan. 15th @ 7:00pm

Sunday, Jan. 18th @ 12:30pm

Come 15 minutes early for pizza. Sign up at the Info Table. Childcare provided.

Growing in Faith Meetings

Hey New Lifer's

Over 55 families attended our Growing in Faith Meetings.
Thanks to everyone who took time to come and hear about our church's
plan for a future home. After the Holiday's we'll hold a few more
meetings before February 8th.

Come to a Meeting!

Stop by the Information Table to sign up to attend a meeting.

Come to a Growing in Faith Meeting

Three years ago, our church came together and bought a piece of property. We called this project “Growing in Faith”. As a result of this step of faith, a sign that reads “Future Home of New Life” stands on our land. Now it’s time to time to take the next step forward.

Growing in Faith is an all church project, and we want each member to understand what’s next. For this reason we’ve set up a series of informational meetings between now and the end of the year. We’re asking each member to make the time to attend one of these meetings.

At this meeting, you’ll find out

- Why we’re working toward a church home of our own
- Where we are in the process of moving forward
- A preview of what the building will look like
- What we need to do take the next step
- Ways members can play a part

Pick a Meeting Time that’s Best for You:

- Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm
- Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00pm
- Monday, December 1st at 7:00pm
- Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00pm
- Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00pm
- Thursday, December 11th at 7:00pm

Childcare is Available: Childcare is available upon request. Just shoot us an email, or give us a call and we’ll set up a childcare provider.

Sign up Now: You can email us with the date you’ll attend at growinginfaith@newlifecommunitychurch.net. You can also give us a call, or sign up on Sunday morning at the Information Table.

What's Next!

What's Next? Good question!

That's why we've scheduled a handful of meetings to share the plan for moving forward with Growing In Faith and get your input.
Soon you will receive an invitation card that looks like this one with the dates and times for these important meetings. We’re asking each member to make the time to attend one of these meetings.

At this meeting, you’ll find out:

• Why we’re working toward a church home of our own
• Where we are in the process of moving forward
• A preview of what the building will look like
• What we need to do to take the next step
• Ways members can play a part

So, keep checking your mailbox and we'll see you at the meetings!

September 2008 Financial Report

Each month, as the Growing In Faith giving comes in, an amount is set aside for the monthly mortgage payment, cumulative taxes, project management, association dues, insurance, etc. This amount is approximately $12,000.00. The total September GIF giving was $6,389.00 That means we were short by about $5,600.00.

Even though the financial situation isn't looking so great, we think there is still a way to move forward with God's help! Over the next couple of months we’re setting up a handful of information meetings to share the proposed plan, answer questions and get your feedback. If you are a member of our church, you will soon receive a letter with dates and times for these meetings. Please make it a priority to attend.

Right now, we have a piece of property with the sign “Future Home of New Life” on it, and we want to keep it that way. Pray with us that God will open up the way for us to continue forward with Growing in Faith.

September GIF giving $6,389.00
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Shortage ($5,611.00)

August 2008 Financial Update

Each month, as the Growing In Faith giving comes in, an amount is set aside for the monthly mortgage payment, cumulative taxes, project management, association dues, insurance, etc. This amount is approximately $12,000.00. The total August GIF giving was $7,887.00 That means we were short by about $4,100.00.

In 2006, the average monthly giving was $16,621.00. In 2007, the average dropped to $11,734.00 and in 2008, the current monthly average is below 8700.00.

The only reason we have been able to make the monthly payments is because the property value went up and the equity that was set aside for development has been used to subsidize the monthly shortage. However, at this rate, this development “nest egg” is just a few months from being gone altogether.

Please join us in praying for God's blessing and provision for this project and that the name of Jesus will be lifted up because of it.

August GIF giving $7,887.00
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Shortage ($4,113.00)

Summer Slump

The combination of the slumping economy along with slow summer months seem to have delivered a "one, two" punch to our growing in Faith giving! We know that many members are feeling the financial pinch, and also that over the summer, many people are gone on the weekends.

Pray that as we enter the Fall, we'll catch up and stay strong with our commitments.

Also, thanks to all of you who faithfully give each month!

Plot Plan Update

Our Plot Plan is still working it’s way through the county. We’re experiencing positive responses, it just takes awhile. Please pray for God's hand of blessing on our project.

July 2008 Financial Update

Over the last 7 months, we have experienced shortfalls in the monthly Growing In Faith giving. To make up for these shortfalls, we have been using money that has been set aside for property development. However, little by little this development “nest egg” has been depleted.
Because we don’t want to lose the property, we will continue moving development money toward making the monthly payments if the giving continues to fall short. But, this is going to mean a significant slow-down (maybe even a complete stop) to the county approval process.
The good news is that we have made good progress so far. The not-so-good news is that the development money being used to subsidize the monthly payment wont last much longer at the rate it is being used up.

There are two ways you can help:

1. Pray. Ask God for His strength to keep us strong in our commitments and for His abundance to provide more than we could ask for or imagine.
2. Give. If you are not giving toward Growing In Faith, pray about becoming a partner in this project.

The total July GIF giving was $6,062.00. That means we were short by about $6,000.00.

July GIF giving $6,062.00
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Difference ($5,938.00)

June 2008 Financial Update

As you know, each month, as the Growing In Faith giving comes in, an amount is set aside for the monthly mortgage payment, cumulative taxes, project management, association dues, insurance, etc. This amount is approximately $12000.00. The total June GIF giving was $9,877.07. That means we were short by about $2,100.00.

Even though June marks our sixth consecutive month with a deficit, we have been able to move forward in spite of this continuing shortage. This is because of the equity that has built up in our property. However, our development "nest egg" is being slowly used up to cover the monthly shortfall.

June GIF giving $9,877.00
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Difference ($2,123.00)

Please pray for God's blessing as we continue to move forward.

Steady Progress

Here is the latest update on the plot plan status. As we have been responding to some earlier denials, you will notice that some of them have turned into approvals!
Click the image for a larger view.
Please don't forget to keep the Growing Faith Project in your prayers!

Indiana Jones and the Plot Plan Approval

What does Indiana Jones and our plot plan approval have in common? Archaelogy. Believe it or not, one of the dozen county departments that sign off on our plot plan is Archaeology. Maybe it's to make sure there isn't buried treasure, or dinosaurs camped out on our land. Anyway...we got approval from the Archaeologist! That makes two approvals down, about ten to go.

Keep praying as our plot plan goes through the county.

Plot Plan Approval Update

Our Plot Plan is currently in the approval process with the county.  Getting the plot plan approved is what gives us official permission to build our proposed church on the property. 

As you can see from the screenshot above (if you have really good eyes), it will be reviewed by about a dozen different departments.  Good news, we're already approved by the Fire Department!

Once each department has signed off, it will go to a Planning Director's meeting for formal approval.  Please pray with us for the speedy approval of our plot plan. 

P.S.  If you want to stay up to date on the details of our approval status, you can go to this website at the planning department and enter our plot plan number - "pp23454".  It will pull up the screen you see at the top of the page with an up to the minute update. 

P.S.S. Thank to everyone who is giving to Growing in Faith!

May Financial Update

As you know, each month, as the Growing In Faith giving comes in, an amount is set aside for the monthly mortgage payment, cumulative taxes, project management, association dues, insurance, etc. This amount is approximately $12000.00. The total May GIF giving was $9,786.00. That means we were short by about $2,200.00.

Even though May marks our fifth consecutive month with a deficit, we have been able to move forward in spite of this continuing shortage. This is because of the equity that has built up in our property. However, our development "nest egg" is being slowly used up to cover the monthly shortfall.

May GIF giving $9,786.00
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Difference ($2,214.00)

Please pray that God will give us the ability to remain strong in our commitments and that He will bless the finances of our members and our church.

GIF Video from Sunday

Here is the video we showed on Sunday Documenting our Plot Plan Submittal to the County.

April Financial Update

As you know, each month, as the Growing In Faith giving comes in, an amount is set aside for the monthly mortgage payment, cumulative taxes, project management, association dues, insurance, etc. This amount is approximately $12000.00. The total April GIF giving was $9,606. That means we were short by about $2,394.
Let’s pray that God will give us the ability to remain strong in our commitments and that He will bless the finances of our church.

April GIF giving $9,606
Minimum to “pay bills” $12,000.00
Difference ($2,394)

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

GIF Update

Good News! We Just submitted the plot plan for our new building. Once approved by the county, we will have initial permission to move forward in building a church home of our own.

Please pray for a quick approval with the county and stop by the lobby to see the color drawings for our building.

Thanks to everyone who is supporting Growing in Faith. If you are new to church and would like to play a part in Growing in Faith, pick up an Information packet at the Growing in Faith Table in the lobby.

Landscape Plan

The landscape architect just finished our conceptual landscaping plan. This is a required document that will be submitted to the county as we seek to get approval for a building on our property. To find out about getting involved check out the Growing in Faith section of our website.