WHAT IT MEANS TO BRIDGE THE GAP
OUR BRIDGES AND THE PROJECTS THAT BUILD THEM
Kids Center and Fellowship Space for Sunday Morning Services
BRIDGING THE GAP TO THE NEXT GENERATION
— The growth of The Vineyard’s children’s ministry spurred
the purchase of The Kids Center on the corner of 10th and
Main Street. As culture continues to lead the next generation
away from God, the church must build solid, strategic, and
compelling bridges to reach them. We have an opportunity
here to not only connect kids with Jesus but their families as
well. We can transform this tired old building at the gateway
to our city into a children’s wonderland with a street-level
gathering space that will wow our whole community!
Bridge Center Childcare and Preschool
BRIDGING THE GAP TO FAMILIES
— An often overlooked crisis in the Ohio Valley is access to
childcare. Local providers have a waitlist of 2-3 years. The
renovation of The Kids Center will provide space to establish
a Christian childcare and preschool center. The center will
provide an amazing opportunity to minister to children and
families throughout the week.
Hope Center for Women
BRIDGING THE GAP TO THE BROKEN
— Last fall, we raised funds to establish a men’s addiction recovery
home in partnership with Hope Center Ministries. After almost a year of
searching for an appropriate facility, we called the church to pray this
past October. A facility was found and purchased, and the center opened
in December. Our next step in ministering to the broken and addicted in
our community is to open a Women’s Hope Center.
Church Expansion In Costa Rica
BRIDGING THE GAP TO THE LEAST
— Our church history is rich in making disciples of all nations. Over the
last year, we have supported a ministry feeding street kids each day from
low-income families in Costa Rica, while sharing the love of Christ with
them. We have the opportunity to bridge the gap with the support of
additional structures to provide a church space, expand the meal center,
and add a childcare facility.
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?
PRAY
This is the first and most important step in preparing your heart to respond to God’s call to action. Ask God daily what He would have you give to Bridging The Gap and how He will use you to influence our community and world.
LISTEN
Part of the spiritual growth that God has for each one of us in this season is learning to listen better for His voice and guidance. As you pray, take time to listen for what He is telling you.
OBEY
Do what He tells you. God is looking for followers who will listen for His voice and obey, and that is what we are leaning into in this series. If you do, you will grow personally, and together we will expand our impact in our community and beyond. God’s Kingdom will grow and your purpose in it will expand. It doesn’t get better than that.
TAKING THE NEXT STEPS
As we focus on Bridging The Gap, we
will all have the opportunity to make a
commitment by filling out a commitment
card. This card is designed to help you
arrive at the total amount that you believe
God is calling you to give to Bridging the
Gap over the next two years.
We hope you’ll sense this as an essential
discipleship moment as you take the next
steps to grow in generous giving like never
before. Whether you’re brand new or have
been giving to The Vineyard Church for
a long time, you’re invited to prayerfully
consider taking a bold step forward.
GUIDE TO YOUR COMMITMENT
Pray over your commitment card as you prepare to present your card on
Commitment Sunday, March 19th.
Use this sample as you prayerfully consider your commitment to Bridging The Gap.
Use this sample as you prayerfully consider your commitment to Bridging The Gap.
Don't have a Commitment Card? Please visit the Next Steps table.
