APRIL 14, 2024
OUR CAMPAIGN GOAL: $100,000 PLEDGED TO DATE: $61,000 RECEIVED TO DATE: $39,213
Dear Acceleration Seed Partner!
“Then said the Lord to me … I will hasten my Word to perform it!” (Jeremiah 1:12)
We wish to thank you for your acceleration seed pledge and/or contributions toward the Streams Church's physical move. Your standing in agreement with us and your willingness to sow into our vision means more than you will ever know.
We feel it necessary to inform you as to how your seed will be used toward this project.
1. We are entering into a lease-to-purchase agreement with the organization offering us the property located at 3425 Boulevard Place, Indianapolis, IN 46208. This arrangement has allowed us to move into the facility right away without having to wait to raise the total funds needed for a downpayment to purchase.
2. The Lessor has agreed to apply 15% of our monthly lease payments toward the principal until we're in a position to acquire a mortgage. We have been given 3 years to lease and work toward acquiring financing to purchase.
2. The lease and associated expenses to operate the new facility exceed our present budget and the purpose of our initial fundraising goal of $100k should aid us in the first year of monthly lease/mortgage payments (along with our present income stream from tithes and offering) while we initiate other planned income streams (see below) within the 3 year period. We’re believing God for an acceleration of our plans to agree with His plans and acquire our mortgage within 2 years or less!
Streams partners: it's imperative that your pledged giving is above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings, otherwise we defeat the purpose of meeting our current budget when regular tithes and offerings are used toward pledged commitments. If you submit a pledge for a given amount, we're assuming this is over and above your regular giving. Thank you for understanding.
3. We are working on additional income streams from our property that will aid in raising funds toward our downpayment within the 3 years:
a. Cuddle Kiddies Childcare. We currently operate two Childcare Ministries (Cuddle Kiddies Childcare) in two different locations around the city (Nora & Castleton). Seed contributions from both will also assist in balancing our budget and raising funds toward our final downpayment. Our Nora location (777 E. 86th Street) is at capacity. Our newest Castleton location (7920 E. 82nd Street) is 20% filled, however, we have satisfied our current operational budget for both facilities. This means that the remaining 80% of seats to fill will contribute to our Accelerated Seed campaign. Help us fill those seats! This is just another way to support us in our fundraising efforts. Contact Pastor Carol (Director) for more information: ladycarol@hswwc.com or call (317) 550-5245.
b. A New Childcare on the Premises. We are working on setting up a third childcare ministry on-site in our new church property. This area is ideal for state funded monies for low income families. All funds (after expenses) from this location will go toward the downpayment as well as supplementing the mortgage once we acquire the property. Open enrollment is projected to begin May 2024. Contact Pastor Carol for more information on enrolling or employment: ladycarol@hswwc.com or call (317) 550-5245.
c. Upon This Rock Productions. Pastor Sharon (UTR Exec Director) and I have agreed to utilize the stage in the lower level of the church for ongoing productions to assist in raising funds as well as acquiring grants for performing arts camps for youth which will also assist with the overhead and our goal of acquiring the mortgage. After 40 years of producing the Upon This Rock Passion Play, we are excited about this next season of smaller yet powerful productions that will be presented in dinner theater style right here in the lower level of our new property! We just celebrated 4 sold-out performances of James Baldwins’ “The Amen Corner” this past November and we look forward to continuing the trend this year and beyond. Three productions have already been slated for 2024: “12 Angry Jurors”, “Job: A Man of Our Times”, and an encore performance of “The Amen Corner”. We’re currently negotiating a partnership with Indy’s “Kountry Kitchen” for a most enjoyable experience of food, fellowship, and off-Broadway quality performances. Contact Pastor Sharon for more information: pyschpro745@gmail.com
d. A Tithe from The Harvest. We have asked God for a harvest tithe of the population in the 46208 zip code area (a population of 22,000). We’re believing God for a soul harvest of 2200 fresh hungry converts who will fill the seats and actively serve in the vision of The Streams Church! Our Drive-by Prayer van has already begun canvassing the neighborhood and we’re already witnessing the harvest within the first month of settling in. We accept the charge of following Jesus as He continues to make us “fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Come on in! The water is fine, the streams are flowing, and the fish are biting! Contact Minister Garry Thomas for more information on our community outreach and neighborhood canvassing: garrypthomas@gmail.com
Thank you again for your willingness to partner with our vision! If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Trustee, Ernest Duncan (edunc2@gmail.com), or Pastor Thomas Hill (pastorhill@thestreams.org).
A. Thomas Hill
Senior Pastor
How to make a seed donation (one-time or recurring): Click the “sow a seed now” link below and sow a one-time or recurring seed. Select giving option “Acceleration Seed” or “Building Fund” and the amount will be added to your pledged commitment. You can also sow using our CashApp: $streamschurch and type in note section: Acceleration Seed or Building Fund. A monthly reminder letter will be sent to all partners with an update on the campaign.
2024: A YEAR OF ACCELERATION!
Amos 9:13-15 MSG
“Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree.
“Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won’t be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings! Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I’ll make everything right again for my people Israel:
“They’ll rebuild their ruined cities.
They’ll plant vineyards and drink good wine.
They’ll work their gardens and eat fresh vegetables.
And I’ll plant them, plant them on their own land.
They’ll never again be uprooted from the land I’ve given them.”