“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Our vision is to develop the 35-43 Elm Street properties into new indoor and outdoor multi-use gathering spaces and housing that will be used for current and future ministries of discipleship, outreach, and care for all ages. The project also gives us the opportunity for future campus expansion, as we continue the good work of God’s kingdom into future generations.

WE ARE CALLING THIS NEW MINISTRY CENTER THE “LIGHTHOUSE”

The Lighthouse Vision - As symbols of the Christian faith, lighthouses represent the guidance, refuge, and salvation that we find in Jesus. When this project is completed, the Lighthouse will be a ministry beacon focused on praying for and caring for others, while shining the light of Christ into the darkness.

A 100-Year Vision- Just like the move in 1907 from Railroad St. to Elm St. facilitated fruitful ministry for FCC for over 100 years, this initiative may very well provide for our facility/property needs for the next 100 years. While we hope to develop the Lighthouse as soon as possible, we know that some of the benefits of this work are for future generations as well. We always remember that we are carrying the torch of the good news of Jesus that we received from others, and it is our job to carry it faithfully and hand it on to the next generation.

A Vision for Spiritual Growth - Completing this building project is going to be a rich, spiritual growth experience for the church. We’re going to have to listen to God, trust God, and work together to make the vision a reality. That is why monies for this project are being called the Proverbs 3:5 Fund. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).