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 A church is more
than beautiful buildings and a great location, comfortable
chairs and pleasant surroundings. While we enjoy and
appreciate all of those things and much, much more at Rock
Creek, they’re never - ever - intended to be an end in and
of themselves. At the very core of our mission as a church,
everything we have and all that we possess - both
corporately and individually - must serve a greater purpose,
a higher vision.
From the very start ten years ago, The Church at Rock Creek
has been committed to
“taking Jesus as He is to people as they are.”
We’ve consistently focused on innovative ways to meet the
real needs of real people, seeking to treat them with the
honor and dignity that Jesus Himself would extend. In fact,
our very first building on our ministry campus was our Care
Center, a community-focused ministry hub that houses our
Food Bank, Career Link Workshop, Computer Lab, Cars Ministry
and Counseling Offices.
Now that we’re home, enjoying this expansive ministry campus
that was just a dream ten years ago, it’s time to continue
the good work that we’ve begun. Here you’ll discover the
“next step” for our ministry campus, buildings that will
house innovative ministries that allow us to continue to
extend the love and grace of God to those who need us most.
“Impact - Changing Central Arkansas”
is all about what this church can be, must be, if we are to
live in harmony with the vision that the Lord has set before
us. As I have often said,
“the most important person at Rock Creek is the next one
we reach.”
For more than a decade, our focus as a church has been on
reaching out to those around us, demonstrating the love of
God in very practical and tangible ways. “Impact” will take
us to a new level, enabling us to minister to the hurting,
wounded people - in fact, some of the most vulnerable
members of society - who surround us at every turn.
I encourage you to take the time to reflect carefully on the
unique opportunities that we’ve been given, collectively, to
make a real difference in this community that we all love so
much. While none of us could do it by ourselves,
working together we can have an impact
that echoes the name of Jesus throughout the entire Central
Arkansas region. To that end, may the focus of all that we
do here at Rock Creek continue to bring honor and glory to
the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Good Shepherd who
left the ninety-nine sheep in their safety to seek out the
one who needed Him most.
MARK EVANS, Senior Pastor |
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A 36-month campaign designed to complete
Phase 4 of Rock Creek's campus expansion plan
Phase 4:
Rock Creek's Children's Home
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IMPACT: CHANGING
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
“Impact: Changing Central Arkansas” is a 36-month
campaign designed to complete Phase 4 of our campus
expansion plan, and launch us into greater
opportunities for ministry in the years ahead. As a
rapidly growing church, we have the privilege of
building upon the gifts and sacrifices of those who
have been with us through the years, acknowledging
their faith and vision while continuing to expand
our outreach. Please prayerfully consider a
sacrificial gift, above and beyond your regular
giving. This is a time to pray with your family and
seek God’s direction regarding how much you should
give. Equal sacrifice, not equal gifts, is what we
should use to express our thanksgiving for how God
has blessed our lives. Remember, God tells us in 2
Corinthians 9:7 “Each man should give what he has
decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Three Ways to Give to IMPACT: |
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Give a Cash Gift
Consider ways to give the best cash gift possible.
Perhaps you’ve recently received a bonus at work, an
inheritance, or some other form of financial
abundance and blessing. Rather than simply holding
on to the asset, consider investing it in God’s work
through The Church at Rock Creek. Involve your whole
family in setting a specific amount to give. |
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Make a 36-Month Pledge
Giving spread out over the next 36 months allows you
to make a steady contribution that accrues with
time, often resulting in a larger gift than you may
have thought possible. You can choose to give
weekly, monthly, quarterly or with an annual gift to
the Impact campaign. |
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Give an Asset
The gift of an asset that you own can have a bigger
impact than you might imagine, and often provides a
favorable tax advantage for you. Consider
participating in the “Impact: Changing Central
Arkansas” campaign through the gift of appreciated
stock, bonds, cars, land, homes or other personal
valuables. Remember, your gift will have
far-reaching impact, both here and now as well as in
eternity. Please contact our church administrator,
Lynn Fagan, to discuss the potential benefits of
giving an asset to the Impact campaign. |
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PHASE FOUR:
ROCK CREEK'S CHILDREN HOME
It’s one
thing we all have in common.
Single or married, rich or poor, black, white, Asian
or Hispanic, born in the city or raised on a farm,
we all share this common denominator: We were
kids once.
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