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Build up, build up, prepare the way.
Remove every obstacle out of the way
of my people.
Isaiah 57:14
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Two years ago FBCG leadership presented our congregation with a challenge to “Prepare the Way” for the future God has for our church by giving generously toward debt reduction. We received over $300,000 in about three months for that purpose!
We believe it is time to challenge ourselves again! God has blessed FBCG with unique opportunities for ministry here in the Fox Valley and around the world. We are growing both in numbers and in impact – and as we envision the future of FBCG we believe that continuing to reduce our debt is a very wise thing to do!
We are simply inviting everyone who calls FBCG home to consider making a year-end gift to “Prepare the Way” – above and beyond regular giving – for the dual purposes of debt reduction and preparing for the future God has for us.
Prepare the Way is an initiative to reduce or eliminate FBCG's debt in order to pursue our vision for ministry. While the amount of debt we currently carry (see Questions) is certainly reasonable, we do believe it is wise stewardship to reduce our debt in order to Prepare the Way for both ministry and facility development.
Prepare the Way is an opportunity for us as a church family to invest in the future of God’s vision for us as a church. We would like to invite everyone who calls FBCG home to consider giving above and beyond to share in this opportunity. We believe that God can and will use our collective generosity to Prepare the Way for greater things for FBCG!
Prepare the Way is a simple and straightforward challenge. We are going to reduce our debt, period. It’s the right thing to do and we believe this is the right time. You won’t be asked to make a pledge—but you will be invited into an exciting challenge. Every dollar given toward Prepare the Way will go to debt reduction – toward preparing the way for God’s future!
To participate in Prepare the Way, simply write “PTW” on your giving envelope or on the memo line of your check.
