Weekly Snapshot - 01/08/2024

What do these things mean:

• Set an Invitation Culture - There is an expectation that we are intentionally looking for others to meet our Jesus. We will use training, events, tools and primarily personal relationships to introduce those far from Jesus to Him!
• Establish a Discipleship Pathway - By providing a structured set of learning opportunities, we are attempting to create a community that is not just ever widening and multiplying but is also deepening in our love, understanding and pursuit of Jesus!
• Learn to Canoe the Mountain - Recognizing that we will continually face an unexpected road, we will be developing leaders. These leaders will be active in their family, neighborhood, church, business and beyond.

Our elders will be preaching through these priorities in the month of January.

Starting this February we will begin with our first Journey Institute offering:

Christian Beliefs - The four Wednesday evenings of February from 7:00-8:15PM Pastor Jerry will be leading the learning through the first four chapters. This active learning environment is encouraged for anyone 13 and older who desires to take a deeper dive into the foundations of our faith. There will be an expectation that the chapter will be read in advance of our time together, in order for our conversation/discussion to be most fruitful.

Here are the four chapters we will cover:

1. What Is the Bible? - February 7
2. What Is God Like? - February 14
3. What Is the Trinity? - February 21
4. What Is Creation? - February 28

Registration can be found here - Registration Link
Books can be ordered here - Amazon Link

Based on our financial projections we are anticipating a financial shortfall of between $20,000-$30,000 in 2024.
- Our 2024 General Fund Budget is roughly $120,000.
- This is a decrease from 2023.

From a faithful outside supporter we have received an offer of a matching gift for the next $5,000 contributed to our Vision 2024 Fund. We invite you to give joyfully & generously above and beyond your regular giving to our Vision 2024 Fund. - Online Giving Link

Vision 2024 Website

Funds received to our Vision 2024 Fund:
1st $30,000 - Anticipated General Operational Budget Shortfall 2024
 
2nd $20,000 - Pastor Jerry Salary Increase - Pastor Jerry has not had a raise/increase in salary package since 2019. This has lead to a need for him to work multiple extra jobs to meet his families needs.
 
3rd $10,000 + - Restore Journey’s reserves - we have used most of our reserve funds sustaining ministry over the past 3 years