Let’s Renovate the Children’s Wing!
Overview
SEEDS 22:6 is a $1.5M capital campaign with construction running from Oct. 2024 – May 2025. It will add classrooms and restrooms, improve security and provide safe drinking water to our facility’s north end. We are uniting as a church to prepare a refreshed space for biblical children’s discipleship!
What is "SEEDS 22:6"?
Our campaign goal is rooted in Proverbs 22:6 – "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Read our campaign overview or watch our Launch Day Presentation to the right.
- SAFE – We are creating a secure and welcoming environment so children are free to engage and adults are comfortable.
- EQUIPPED – We are providing a refreshed, expanded, and efficient space (Ephesians 4:11-12).
- ETERNAL – We are impacting lives today, tomorrow, and forever (John 3:16).
- DISCIPLING – We are building strong relationships with children to foster the joy of "loving and living for Jesus". (This is part of the mission statement for Children's Ministries at First Free!)
- SPIRIT-LED – We are stirring generous hearts in unity to bring the Lord’s contribution (Exodus 35).
Events
- Coming Soon
- Feb. 2, 2025 – Talent Show & Silent Auction Details
- Reveal your hidden talent for a great cause. Or, skip the stage and donate an item to our silent auction! The whole church is invited to perform, bid, and attend this festive evening.
- We want to thank the businesses who have supported our auction with donations of various kinds. We are so glad to be a part of this community and state with you! View List
- Feb. 2, 2025 – Talent Show & Silent Auction Details
- In the Past
- Oct. 27, 2024 – Campaign Launch & Potluck
- Nov. 10, 2024 – Campaign Info Session
FAQ
- Demolition began on Oct. 7, 2024 with a completion goal of May 2025.
- PHASE 1: Sep. 2024 - Dec. 2024
- Construction will begin to create a more convenient check-in area, a closer nursery, renovated bathrooms, and a new single-stall bathroom for volunteers.
- PHASE 2: Dec. 2024 - Feb. 2025
- Old nursery rooms in the North End will be transformed into elementary classrooms and a special needs space.
- PHASE 3: Feb. 2025 - Mar. 2025
- The Family Center will be renovated to better serve Children’s Ministries including repurposing the stage into a resource room and storage space.
- PHASE 4: Mar. 2025 - May 2025
- The Lower Level will receive updated carpet, lights, paint, and ceiling tiles. Storage rooms will be converted to classrooms with new landscaped windows providing natural sunlight.
- Absolutely! Click to view project slides and digital renderings.
- Yes, they do! This video spotlights their excitement for our renovations including how they will use the space in the future.
- Click here to meet our team members:
- Top from Left: Jake Higgins, Mo Anderson, Jason Piehl, Abby Beard and Greg Florin
- Bottom from Left: Stephen Gravley, Lori Felton and Jolyn Florin
- We prayerfully ask each member and regular attender at First Free to contribute financially within the means the Lord has provided. He is glorified and pleased with gifts of all sizes when they are given in faith (Mark 12:41-44). That being said, volunteers are needed for upcoming campaign events like fundraisers. Fill out our quick form to hear about future opportunities.
- That construction will go smoothly, safely, and within budget.
- That disruptions to our children’s programming will be minimal.
- That children will hear the gospel and give their lives to Christ.
- That our congregation would seek the Lord for His guidance in how they may give.
- That each giver would do so from a generous, willing, and cheerful heart.
- That our faith would grow as we watch the Lord work and provide!
Fundraising
We began this project with $500K in hand and are trusting the Lord to stir hearts to make gifts totaling $1M. Over $424K has been given as of Dec. 19, 2024.
Give
Please pray about the gift amount and frequency to which God is calling you. You may give at any time, but gifts pledged and / or received by Dec. 31, 2024 will help determine our remaining need. (Commitment Cards are available in the large basket at the Welcome Center.) We aim to keep the project funded during each phase without the need for bridge financing.
- Write "SEEDS 22:6" on any envelope and bring it to church. Special envelopes will be available starting Oct. 27, but any envelope will suffice with "SEEDS 22:6" referenced. Please do not mail cash.
- Write "SEEDS 22:6" on the memo line. Mail or bring your check to church.
- Make a one-time or recurring digital gift via Church Center. Verify that "Capital Projects / SEEDS 22:6" is selected in the dropdown menu.
- Click here to give to SEEDS 22:6.
- Click here for a tutorial on making a digital gift for the first time.
- Avoid capital gains taxes while still claiming your gift as a tax deduction! For details, please contact Accountant Kendra Madison at 651.288.1071 or accountant@firstefc.org.
- Text any dollar amount to 84321. Instructions will follow after your initial text message.
Blog
Click here to access construction updates, progress photos and more!
