Year End Giving | Briar Lake Church

Foundations of Faith - Year End Giving

foundations of faith a celebration of giving december 2024

Dear Briarlake Church Family,

My heart is filled with gratitude for all that God has done among us in 2024. The theme of our end-of-year giving campaign is “Foundations of Faith,” a reflection of the solid ground upon which our church is built and a vision for what is yet to come.

This year, we have experienced the joy of gathering together. In our worship services, we have seen new faces and old friends, with our congregation growing in number and in spirit. Each Sunday, we come together as a family of believers, lifting our voices in praise and seeking God’s guidance for our lives. The sense of unity and purpose in our gathering has been a powerful foundation for our church’s life and mission.

We have also continued to grow in faith through intentional discipleship and community. Our men’s and women’s ministries, Life Groups, and other study opportunities have provided spaces for deep connection and spiritual formation. In these places, we are sharpening one another, learning what it means to follow Christ more fully, and building lasting relationships. Growth is happening in hearts and homes, and we praise God for His work among us.

We are not just called to gather and grow—we are also called to go. Our mission is to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ into the world. This year, we have gone together on mission, both locally and globally. In our community, we have served our neighbors, shared the love of Christ, and made an impact for the kingdom. Nationally, we have partnered with church plants, supporting new works of ministry across the country. Globally, we continue to spread the gospel, sending teams and resources to the nations, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who have not yet heard.

As we close this year, I invite you to prayerfully consider how you can support the overall mission of Briarlake Church through our end-of-year giving campaign. Your generosity will help us continue to build on these foundations of faith, empowering us to gather, grow, and go even further in the year to come.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Together, let’s lay a foundation that will last for generations to come.

In Christ,

Pastor Steve

"It's meant the world to us to see the heart for our kids, as well as other kids who may just be coming in from the community - not just to entertain the kids or keep them busy but really to teach them about who God is, to show them that Jesus is worth following with everything that they have."

“As (students are) reading the Bible together, and as we’re praying together, and as they’re studying the Word on their own time...those foundations that they’ve started here are going to be the things that they carry on as they go on to what’s next.”

“The rec ministry is so amazing to bring new families in, connect with them through the love of sports, have a lot of fun...you can tie those into inviting people to church.”