Financial Update

Financial Update

Financial Update

Meeting the Needs of Others 

Lift Center to provide services to the under resourced

For 20 years we have used our time, resources and gifts to serve the under resourced in surrounding neighborhoods. Over the years there has been a desire to expand our efforts beyond the once-a-month Food Pantry to provide services to meet the spiritual and material needs of the individuals and families in our community.

Through the LIFT initiative a vision for a LIFT Center including a food market, legal ministry, the English Conversation Cafe and educational services began to take shape. Plans are underway to make this a reality and reconfigure the Butterfield campus to house the LIFT Center.

Giving to Christ Church and the LIFT initiative is allowing us to respond to God’s call to reach the needs of more people and LIFT them to their God-given potential.

 

 
Click the video to hear about our new LIFT Center.

For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited Me in, I needed clothes and you clothed Me, I was sick, and you looked after Me, I was in prison, and you came to visit Me. Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? When did we see You a stranger and invite You in, or needing clothes and clothe You? When did we see You sick or in prison and go to visit You? The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell You, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.      Matthew 25:35–40

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Financial Statement

The LIFT Center is made possible as a direct result of the congregation's generous giving toward the LIFT initiative. As planned, Christ Church is utilizing the prior year surplus to help fund the current year LIFT expenditure and have a balanced budget. Through your faithful giving, we continue to make progress toward meeting the 2-year LIFT goal of $31.7 million. For the period of January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, Christ Church has received $26.6 million in donations, which is $2.1 million or 8.7% ahead of the 21 month LIFT budget.

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 65 local and global ministries. The planned 2024 spend is consistent with prior years. Included in the Capital Expense number is an amount allocated to the LIFT Center.
*** Capital Expenses supports the funding of our mortgage, building improvements and the LIFT initiative.

 

Being Faithful

Being a faithful steward of your financial contributions to the life of the church is essential to my role as the Accounting Director at Christ Church. I am passionate about utilizing our given resources to make the most effective impact for our Christ Church community as well as with our mission partners both locally and globally. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Lana Ferren
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    Financial Update | Q2 2024

    LIFTing the Faith of the Next Generation

    We are more than halfway through our commitment to LIFTing 10,000 people by the close of 2024 and we see the evidence of how God has been moving in and through us all around. What is equally remarkable is that we know that our good and gracious God is transforming lives in ways that we cannot see or imagine.

    Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for those who have invested their time and talents, as well as their financial gifts. And it is with holy anticipation that we look toward the fall, and the many opportunities to LIFT others. Within our church and community, we can help children and students grow a vibrant and vital faith–one that knows deeply a grace greater than the gravity of life.

    Here are just a few ways you can help:

    Become a buddy

    One of the goals of LIFT is to build a Disability Ministry so everyone feels welcomed, known and loved as they cultivate a relationship with Jesus. We need volunteers to buddy up with our children, students, and adults with disabilities to help them participate fully in Sunday and mid-week ministry groups. No special skills are necessary, just a loving and caring heart and a willingness to learn and help. Visit here for more information or to fill out a Volunteer Interest Form.

    Volunteer for Kids Club

    Last year we launched a mid-week group for kids in grades 1–5 at the Butterfield campus. Parents and kids alike loved the program. Our hope is to expand it to the Oak Brook campus this fall. To do that, we need volunteers to support the variety of activities each week. The programs will run from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Visit here for more information and to fill out a form expressing interest. Someone from our team will reach out soon.

    Christ Church can reach more kids and students with the life-changing love of Jesus because of the generous way our congregation give, serves and LIFTs others.

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