G: Give Generously

How do we prepare and position ourselves to grow?

At Encounter Sunday we gathered for Family Business. It was a fantastic afternoon of worship, celebrating all God has done, hearing stories and dreaming for our future.

Taking on your feedback, listening to the Leadership Team, gathering prophetic words and input from the 24-7 Prayer Network; we set a new vision for Proximity Church.

We believe God is inviting Proximity Church to GROW, both in depth and size as a Church family.

In light of this, we asked ourselves 'how can we prepare and position ourselves" for growth? 

We landed on:

  • G: give generously

  • R: rooted in The God Story

  • O: one family, many homes

  • W: witnesses and disciple makers 

We are going to cover each of these with clear invitations and ways to respond in turn. Starting with G: Give Generously

"to feed, to clothe, to host, to care, to serve" [Matthew 25:25]

Building/Prayer Room

We currently hire a meeting space at Hassenbrook Academy, this has been a blessing but there are limitations of access (during school times), facilities (no kitchen) and room (we currently just about fit on Encounter Sundays). We also hire Dry Street Prayer Room, however, there are also limitations of access (day-light, need a car), temperature (no heating) etc. As a result, the Prayer Room lease will be paused until Spring time.

Our vision would be to have a space and base for Proximity Church, that we could have regular access to, that had a prayer room, that we could use for larger meetings, mid-week groups, and to reach the community from.

Church Economy

However, to grow, we need to develop our church economy. As it stands, our income does not match our outgoings, we are facing a projected £268 monthly deficit. We currently have reserves that cover this shortfall. But to step into these bigger visions and dreams, we will need to see our income increase too.

THE INVITATION:

  1. If you don't give to Proximity Church, could you consider giving?

  2. If you already give, could you consider increasing your giving?

How to give?

  • A regular monthly standing order is the most helpful. It enables the Leadership Team and Trustees to budget for the future

  • The easiest way to give is Via Stewardship. And you are able claim Gift-Aid.

  • You can give via cash or direct debit, please ask for these details

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