The Next 5 is an invitation for people who call Cherry Hills their church home to financially give something over-and-above what we already give each month to invest in this church campus as a “reaching, building & sending” center, while aggressively paying off our mortgage by September 2016 – our 10th anniversary on this campus.
Is “The Next 5” a pledge drive? No, it’s not. No one will call or come to your house. It’s voluntary, not a have-to but a get-to! Right now, our leaders, staff and about 150 households are regularly participating. Just as others sacrificed and gave for you & me, we have an opportunity to now impact others. As you pray, would you please ask the LORD if you’re supposed to invest in The Next 5 & do whatever He shows you?
What will it take for us to do this? More than several big gifts from a few, we believe the LORD wants us to do this together—with all who are willing, doing something regularly for the next 5 years. Make no mistake, it will require many participating.
What’s the payoff if we can do this? It’s twofold: 1) we’ll each be more invested in His mission—we’ll grow deeper as a church family, and as individuals; 2) we’ll save $2 million in interest to invest in people both inside and outside our walls as we’re already doing now. It’s a win-win.
How do I get involved and invest? You can indicate “The Next 5” on your offering envelope or on your check. If you give online through your bank, you can designate an amount to “The Next 5.” Or use “The Next 5” envelopes found in the seatbacks of our Worship Center.
What happens after The Next 5? As we continue to grow, our leaders believe we’ll need to build a permanent Worship Center and Children’s Center to make room for others. But we won’t be able to afford this if we don’t first pay off our mortgage. If we build, it will likely mean a financial stewardship campaign of sacrifice like we did 6 years ago.
Thank you for considering how you can make an eternal impact.
