Celebrate God's Work in 2025

We’ve come to the end of 2025, and what a year it’s been.
 
By many measures, it was an amazing year for our church. We saw our highest average attendance, our highest-attended Sunday ever, and the most baptisms we’ve had in a single year. But what matters most isn’t just the numbers, it’s the way God has been at work in and through our people.
 
Together, we were able to love our neighborhood in some truly meaningful ways for a church our size. This year included four fun community movie nights, a free basketball clinic, a school-supplies giveaway, help launch a gospel daycare for refugees, and the launch of a food pantry. We also grew as a congregation, offering three discipleship seminars focused on Christian finances, dating, and faith. And honestly, there was even more than that… but I’m writing this the day after Christmas, and I’m still a little too full of cookies to remember everything.
 
One of my favorite things we do each year is our Season of Generosity offering, and this year was especially encouraging. Our goal was $2,500, with half going to international missions and half to our “Love Your Neighbor Fund,” which helps support neighbors in need. As of last Sunday, we had already given $3,326.06! That’s well beyond our goal.
 
What I love most is how it happened. There wasn’t one large gift that carried us over the finish line. Instead, it was a true group effort, with many people giving as they were able. Even though we’ve already surpassed our goal, if the Lord is still leading you to give, every penny will continue going toward those two funds. Giving will remain open through December 31.
 
I’m already excited for what’s ahead in 2026. Our first series of the year is all about getting a grip on reality. I’m calling it Touch Grass. If you’re in need of a reset, the beginning of the year is a great place to start. After that, we’ll be diving into a churchwide study called Not My Jesus.
 
But before we turn the page, 2025 still has one Sunday left. I know it can feel like this week exists in a strange in-between space, somewhere between reality and imagination, but I’d love to see you at worship with us this Sunday. Matt’s dad will be preaching, and if you missed him last year, you truly missed out. I can confidently say it will be a powerful message.
 
Thank you for being part of what God is doing here. I’m grateful for you and expectant for what’s ahead.