LEAVE YOURLEAVE YOURMARKMARKfor future generationsfor future generations

Marked by ChangeMarked by Change

Change is more than a political buzzword. It is an Change is more than a political buzzword. It is an inherent part of our world. Technology changes, styles inherent part of our world. Technology changes, styles change, cultures change. Change can be intentional and change, cultures change. Change can be intentional and goal-directed or it can be aimless, occurring through goal-directed or it can be aimless, occurring through simple neglect and the passage of time.simple neglect and the passage of time.

As a church body Village has embraced the need for As a church body Village has embraced the need for change. Refusing to be content with the present, we change. Refusing to be content with the present, we are actively seeking God’s future. Our vision of Radical are actively seeking God’s future. Our vision of Radical Connections calls us to become a community where Connections calls us to become a community where failure connects with grace, cultures connect in unity, failure connects with grace, cultures connect in unity, emptiness connects with fullness, gifts connect with emptiness connects with fullness, gifts connect with opportunity, and Christ connects with our world.opportunity, and Christ connects with our world.

To be radically connected means we are seeking To be radically connected means we are seeking community within the church walls, across the street, community within the church walls, across the street, and around the globe. We are pursuing partnerships and around the globe. We are pursuing partnerships both locally and globally so that we might reach others both locally and globally so that we might reach others in new and life-changing ways despite cultural and in new and life-changing ways despite cultural and geographic differences.geographic differences.

Marks of ChangeMarks of Change

Worship Center:Worship Center:•Seating for 840 people, expandable to 1,000 seatsSeating for 840 people, expandable to 1,000 seats•Space for future balcony to seat 300Space for future balcony to seat 300

Lobby:Lobby:•5,250 square feet or eight times the size of our current 5,250 square feet or eight times the size of our current lobbylobby•If you think of our current lobby as about the size of a If you think of our current lobby as about the size of a studio apartment, the new lobby is roughly the size of a studio apartment, the new lobby is roughly the size of a five bedroom housefive bedroom house•A coffee bar and casual seating area providing ideal A coffee bar and casual seating area providing ideal space for conversationspace for conversation

Multi-use Rooms:Multi-use Rooms:•Two multi-use rooms (2,160 square feet) separated Two multi-use rooms (2,160 square feet) separated from the lobby by moveable walls.from the lobby by moveable walls.•Three more multi-use rooms on the lower levelThree more multi-use rooms on the lower level

Nursery & Toddler:Nursery & Toddler:•Two nursery rooms and a toddler roomTwo nursery rooms and a toddler room•Increases child care space 2.5 times over our current Increases child care space 2.5 times over our current spacespace

Outdoor Plaza:Outdoor Plaza:•Covered walkwaysCovered walkways•Water featuresWater features•Seating areasSeating areas

• Fewer than 100 churches in America have a clear and compelling vision of what God wants them to be, have any ministry that leads to transformed lives, or have an impact on the culture around them.*

• George Barna predicts that within 20 years, only about one-third of Americans will find the church relevant to their lives.

*Source: The Rainer Group

Visions of Change

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Room to ConnectRadical Connections is not about a building. However, as the church fleshed out this vision it became apparent that new spaces were needed to facilitate the vision. •We need space where people can gather in small or medium sized groups to become better acquainted and better equipped for ministry.•We need space for people of different cultures and generations to mingle and learn from one another.•We need space where people can connect one-on-one to build lasting relationships.•We need space to grow larger because partnerships like the ones we are forging in India and Lebanon, and those we have yet to even imagine, require personal and financial resources that can be found only in large congregations.

Visionaries not FoolsSome might say our vision is foolish, planning for growth while at the same time desiring deeper community. But if we are to continue being an effective vessel of God’s grace, we must grow both deep and wide. Our connections with one another and with our Lord must grow deep, for that is where we will draw strength. As we grow both larger and stronger, we will be able to minister God’s grace to others, whether they live across the street or around the world, in ways we can only dream of today.

Others might say we are foolish spending such large amounts of money (and asking for more!) when the church can’t even meet its regular budget. When the church began this project the economy was booming. We didn’t know what was around the corner, but God most certainly did.

Even though our economy has taken a turn for the worse, this is hardly the time to pull back from what we know God has called us to do. Like Joshua and Caleb we must be willing to step out in faith, trusting God to slay the giants that loom so large in our own eyes.

The Mark of God’s HandNo one knows what will happen in Washington County or around the world because the people of Village embraced a vision and sacrificed to make it a reality. One thing, however, is certain already. The hand of God is on this project.

Years of searching for property on which to build revealed that the closest available land that would meet our need is miles away in Forest Grove. In 2004 the church was stunned to learn that we could actually build on our current site. For years we thought that flood plain restrictions prevented further expansion. About that same time houses bordering church property suddenly went up for sale. Village eventually purchased four homes, remodeling them for use as office space.

Our project remains ontime and under budget –

something virtually unheardof in construction.

Every time the church approached the county for necessary permits and approvals the county’s response was timely and positive. When we began pursuing an initial building plan in 2006 contractors didn’t have time to commit to our project. As building costs spiraled out of sight, Villagers wisely voted to change course and pursue a more cost effective building. Now that times are tougher, our building costs are remaining stable and we have a contractor and laborers eager to work with us.

The facility we are currently building provides much more flexible space at less than half the cost of the building we originally planned. While no one set out to waste time and money on the first building plan, even that detour was in God’s hands.

The Mark of God’s People

In Village’s 60 years of ministry, God has faithfully led His church and He has always provided the resources to do His will. In the spring of 2006, Villagers pledged an incredible $9.8 million toward the vision campaign -- more than two and a half times what the experts thought we would raise!

To date, more than $7.2 million has been received and put to work purchasing and improving the houses being used as office space; purchasing the cemetery property, obtaining county approvals and permits and finally, constructing the new building. Believing that God is continuing to bless this project, the congregation voted in June 2008, to take out an $8 million line of credit so that construction could proceed without delays.

Individuals and families have been giving sacrificially over the past three years to meet their pledges, confirming the truth that God calls us not to equal giving, but to equal sacrifice. Some have put off the purchase of a new car or postponed dream vacations. Others have found ways to earn extra income or cut back on everyday expenses. Some have even prayerfully agreed to extend their giving for another year, thereby increasing their initial pledge.

Leave Your Mark

Some were not part of our church family when those pledges were collected three years ago. Others, for whatever reason, have not made a pledge yet. This is your opportunity to leave your mark for future generations.

Each time we step out in faith, God responds by doing immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine. The amounts we give will vary, but each of us, like the New Testament widow who gave sacrificially even out of her poverty,

are called to prayerfully consider a sacrifice that compels us to depend on God and then stand amazed at what He accomplishes.

The mark of God’s hand and His people are already on this project.How will you leave your mark?

Space for Fellowship - Lobby (sq. ft.)Existing lobby 650New lobby (normal configuration) 5,250New lobby plus space from two adjacentmulti-use rooms (moveable walls open) 7,410

Paying for our visionNew Worship Center Cost 11.6 millionLine of Credit 8 millionCommitments yet to be received 2.6 millionNew Commitments TBD