2021 Quarter 1 Financials
BUILDING ON FAITH AND RELATIONSHIPS
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24–25
We believe there is a God who brings hope, lifting us up so that we might thrive and share His goodness, beauty and truth with others. In this first quarter we have seen a resurgence of people returning to Sunday worship and grateful for a place where they are welcome, known and loved.
Our prayer is that we will continue to welcome more people into our community and to experience His life-changing love.
Financial Statement
We are grateful for God‘s provision through your giving. At the end of our first quarter, our year-to-date net deficit* is more than planned. Your generosity this quarter provided needed support for Ukraine relief efforts through World Vision, cru and Missio Link International and supported our returning and growing children's programs for kids of all ages.
*Please note: The Church maintains a balanced budget that is approved by the congregation at the Annual Meeting. The YTD numbers include a temporary planned deficit given the seasonality of our revenue stream, which is more heavily weighted toward year-end giving.
Where Does Your Giving Go?
* Ministry includes supporting worship and programs that help adults and children draw closer to God.
** Mission Partners supports more than 70 local and global ministries.
*** Property Expenses supports the funding of our mortgage and building improvements.
For further information, contact Jay Schommer at 630.321.3902 or jschommer@ChristChurch.us
+ HELP AND HOPE FOR THOSE NEAR AND FAR
One of the most beautiful things about the spirit of Christ Church is that we are grateful for God’s grace in the past and hopeful for what He will yet do in the future. This year, inspired by the call of Christ, we plan to dramatically expand our network of life-giving relationships and resources that will help thousands of people move to a wonderful new level of personal thriving and Christian influence.
We look forward to walking into that exciting new future with you and all who make up this exceptional church. May God be pleased and glorified by all we together do in His Name.
Financial Statement
We are grateful to God for your generosity this first quarter. While donations were behind budget, expenses were prudently managed. The $1.81M of donations provided meaningful connections for members and attenders during Holy Week, at small and large group gatherings like COW for middle schoolers and the IF:Gathering for women. We also continued to support our mission partners around the world.
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Where Does Your Giving Go?
+ 2021 Quarter 2 Financials
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
At Christ Church, we believe that God the Father is the giver of all good things and that He invites us to join Him in bringing heaven to this earth. One of the ways we partner with God is through our giving. When we surrender our lives–time, talents and treasure–God uses them to reach others with His love, grace and goodness. Our tithes and gifts bring hope to others and turn their attention to Jesus.
This past quarter we have seen God use your faithful gifts to welcome back people who have not worshipped in person for 15 months or longer. We’ve met new families online and in person, as well as welcomed new members to Christ Church! More than 500 kids and students have come together for Vacation Bible School and camps, taking the first or next steps in their faith journey. Your generosity has also made it possible for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus through this current economic downturn and the devastation of the most recent tornado.
It is a privilege to minister alongside you. It is good to be His Church.
Financial Statement
We are grateful to God for your generosity. At this mid-year point, donations and other income were behind budget but expenses were prudently managed. The $4.2M of donations and other income provided meaningful connections for members’ and attenders’ worship experience, kids and teens at VBS and COW camps and for continued community building as we welcome everyone back to campus.
Where Does Your Giving Go?
* Ministry includes supporting worship and programs that help adults and children draw closer to God.
** Mission Partners supports more than 75 local and global ministries.
*** Property Expenses supports the funding of our mortgage and building improvements.
For further information, contact Jay Schommer at 630.321.3902 or jschommer@ChristChurch.us
+ 2021 Quarter 3 Financials
KEEP YOUR EYES UP
Each day we see God at work in our church, community and world. We hear stories about how Jesus is redeeming and re-storying the lives of men, women and children. We experience the transformation in our own lives as we submit to His love and direction.
We lift our eyes to the Father in gratitude and praise as we reflect on the launch of a new ministry season. Thousands of people have already come through our doors in person and online to explore faith, find Jesus and grow in their love for God and their neighbors near and far. Despite the challenges of this season Christ Church friends and members have demonstrated their belief and trust that He is good and worthy of our whole lives.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21
In early September Lead Pastor Dan Meyer shared what we believe God is calling us to do in this next season. And you, the people of Christ Church, have responded with generosity and intentionality. You know the Savior’s love and want others to know it too. Together we watch expectantly for His Spirit to move.
Financial Statement
We are grateful for God‘s provision through your giving. At the end of our third quarter, donations and other income were behind budget but expenses were prudently managed. The $6.5M in donations and other revenue allowed us to provide our Summer Lights worship experiences, fall programming for all ages, for continued opportunities to LIFT others up on this discipleship journey and meet needs in our communities and around the world.
Please note: The Church maintains a balanced budget that is approved by the congregation at the Annual Meeting. The YTD numbers include a temporary planned deficit given the seasonality of our revenue stream, which is more heavily weighted toward year end giving.
Where Does Your Giving Go?
* Ministry includes supporting worship and programs that help adults and children draw closer to God.
** Mission Partners supports more than 75 local and global ministries.
*** Property Expenses supports the funding of our mortgage and building improvements.
For further information, contact Jay Schommer at 630.321.3902 or jschommer@ChristChurch.us
+ 2021 Quarter 4 Financials
POURING INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Though it has been another year of struggle and uncertainty the people of Christ Church continue to put their faith and trust in Jesus and live into the six key values that transform our lives and catalyze change in our world. Just this January we revisited these values in the series This Changes Everything.
- Authentic Worship
- Intentional Growth
- Generous Service
- Attractive Witness
- Genuine Community
- Life–Changing Love
Theodore Jones, a substance abuse counselor at Chicago’s Pacific Garden Mission is just one example of how the members and friends of Christ Church are partnering with what God is doing to create a place of refuge and transformation for the homeless and hurting in Chicago. Theo’s life has inspired many, as he’s gone on to lift others toward the abundant life God intended.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like the shifting shadows. – James 1:17
We pray that we continue to live in a way that is an overflow of God’s love, grace and goodness, lifting others to their greatest potential.
Financial Statement
We are grateful for God‘s provision through your giving. At the end of our budget year, donations and other income exceeded expenses by $890,957; thanks be to God! Your generosity provided for a wonderful Advent and Christmas season, the launch and celebration of the first Rooted cohort and continued support of more than 75 Christ Church mission partners like Pacific Garden Mission.
Where Does Your Giving Go?
* Ministry includes supporting worship and programs that help adults and children draw closer to God.
** Mission Partners supports more than 75 local and global ministries.
*** Property Expenses supports the funding of our mortgage and building improvements.For further information, contact Jay Schommer at 630.321.3902 or jschommer@ChristChurch.us