On Wednesday’s Vision Night, Pastor Stovall shared with us an update on IMAGINE. Here are the highlights:
In 2009, we will have both a Financial Goal and a Participation Goal as a church. Our Financial Goal this year is $4.5 Million. This figure represents the $1 Million left from our 2008 goal and the $3.5 Million needed this year in order to break ground.
Our 2009 Participation Goal is 2000 Households. In order for us to be successful and break ground in 2009, it will require that all of us do our part by participating.
Pastor Stovall also announced two changes for 2009. Because of the current economic climate in our nation, we will be implementing a “Phase” approach for the construction of the new building. This will mean that we will be able to build in phases, which will allow us to stay on target with our timelines and better manage the available finances.
Additionally, 10% of all IMAGINE gifts will now go not only to Africa, but also towards the funding of Celebration Church’s International Church Plants in Greece and Costa Rica. We will also use a portion of this 10% to support the Social Justice Causes that we partner with.
Check back soon as we will have additional information on the allocation of IMAGINE funds received over the past five years, as well as examples of the different lending scenarios that we believe will be available to us and how each may impact our project.
Above all, please pray about your participation in IMAGINE in 2009. If we all participate, we can break ground soon and move into the next chapter that God has for Celebration Church.
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I was interested in what you are doing in the ministry for the human traficking of young girls. I have been so burdened about this especially lately. I want to pray about how I can be involved.
Hi, Kathy. We will be partnering with Christine Caine and the A21 Campaign in Greece. We are looking to plant a Celebration Church campus in Greece as well. From more info on A21, you can visit http://www.thea21campaign.org/
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