Worship Through Giving
First Evangelical Free Church's various ministries are financially supported by the gifts and offerings of those who both believe in our mission and benefit from it. Most who give do so during our Sunday worship service, where we spend a few moments each week worshipping God through giving. Others give through a variety of means including through the mail, or through an automatic, systematic draft from their checking accounts.
Regardless of the method, the Biblical principle we seek to highlight and honor is that of giving generously (cf. Proverbs 3:9-10). Those who consider this their church home are encouraged to give prayerfully, intentionally, and cheerfully.
Gifts to First Evangelical Free Church can be given through Sunday giving or on weekdays through the church offices. In addition, we have electronic funds transfer as an option for those who desire it. The online brochure "Simply Giving" about EFT can be printed, filled out and returned to First Evangelical Free Church.
Giving Update (Our fiscal year is June 1 through May 31)
FY 2010-2011 Total Budget - $1,649,805
Current Financial Position through July 31, 2010 (2 months)
July 2010 Fiscal Year to Date
Gifts Received $ 99,784 $ 196,724
Expenses Incurred $ 132,499 $ 235,127
Net Position < $ 32,715> <$ 38,403 >
People First "Our Next Step"
People First Our Next Step is a 12 month extension of our initial People First prayer challenge. The First EFC family is trusting God to supply an additional $716,454 over the 12 month period from May, 2010 through April, 2011. Gifts received will be used to advance our ministry through continued development of The Plex and the Carver Ave campus for community connection. Please join us in praying and giving toward seeing lives changed for generations to come.
Updated Giving to "Our Next Step" Through July, 2010 ( for 3 of 12 months)
in July, 2010 Total Gifts Received Projected Total by June, 2010
Gifts Received 30,268 185,369 118,006
In Praise to God: People First Final Update
The initial People First challenge was a 36 month "over-and-above" prayer and giving effort. Our First Free family prayerfully asked God to supply $2.2 million toward fruitful ministry for generations to come on the future church ministry site at Cameron School Road and GW Carver. This effort began in May, 2007 and ended in April, 2010. The results of this effort are listed with praise to God for His answer to our prayers!
Final Giving Report on "People First" through April 30, 2010 (For 36 of 36 months months)
Total "Projected" Gifts Received: $ 1,899,516 *
* This does not include a one-time gift of $550,000 received during the giving period, but not included in the projection.
With this one-time gift, a total of $2,449,516 was received during the initial 3 year People First giving period.
This financial information is typically updated on a monthly basis.