FOR THE FUTURE
2024 was a year of growth and maturity for our church as we witnessed God’s continued faithfulness. We came into this year with a focus to become more familiar with God’s Word and to deepen our devotion through prayer. We were reminded, even if the world continues to move toward complexity, God’s message remains simple.
We have seen that message make an impact in our community, as more people committed their lives to following Jesus. More people went public with their faith in believers’ baptism, more people filled in the gap of leadership, more people sacrificed to build the kingdom of God in our city. With each season, God continues to form and shape our community in powerful ways.
We come to the end of this year with hearts full of gratitude, as we’ve watched God do the deep work of healing hearts and changing lives.
We are so hopeful for the future.
Isaiah 43:19
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!
Note: Please designate your gift FOR THE FUTURE in the Giving Type dropdown or Memo line.
In 2020, we began an annual initiative, For the Future, with the goal to keep dreaming, believing, and trusting God with more of our resources. Our prayer is that God will use our church to fulfill His mission in our world. We specifically pray for two goals:
DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS
We envision a church relationally rooted in our community. We believe that faithfulness over time produces lasting impact. A group of Jesus-loving people, living on mission, forms a meaningful community.
WIDER IMPACT
We also envision a ministry that exists not just for ourselves, but to be a mechanism to expand the influence of Jesus all over the Bay Area and world, through strategic partnerships, outreach efforts, and compassion ministries.
Over the years, because of your generosity to impact initiatives, Eden has supported the start of 6 new churches in the Bay Area, expanded compassion ministries in our city, and updated our campus to better serve the spiritual needs of our community.
2024 GENEROSITY IMPACT
We believe that generosity overflows from the heart. By giving generously and sacrificially, we are positioned to bless others in our community for generations to come. One of the defining characteristics of this church will be our quiet, regular and radical generosity to the work God is doing outside the walls of Eden.
$20,000
Invested in gospel-focused church planting networks and outreach ministries.
$15,000
Dedicated to serving the basic needs of under-resourced families in our community.
$10,000
Directed to partnerships restoring hope in the name of Jesus through foster care, rehabilitation support, and the alleviation of poverty.
$30,000
Committed to outreach events including Kids Camp, bridge events, and our local compassion initiatives.
PARTNERS
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SEND NETWORK
Churches planting churches - everywhere for everyone.
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FOSTER THE CITY
Providing Loving Homes for Children in Foster Care
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BAY AREA CHURCH PLANTING NETWORK
Collaborating to plant multiplying churches in the Bay Area.
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CITY TEAM
Restoring Lives & Rebuilding Communities by Providing Food, Shelter, Clothing, Training & Spiritual Transformation
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COALITION ALLEVIATING POVERTY
Eliminating poverty in Silicon Valley and “proclaiming good news to the poor.”
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THE FELLOWSHIP
Hot meals in Downtown San Jose every Thursday.
Meeting the needs of our city one meal, one haircut, one life at a time.
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ALPHA
Sharing the love of Jesus, transforming lives.
2024 SNAPSHOT
We believe that Jesus is the hope of the world, and He has positioned His church to carry out the vision of making disciples everywhere. We are so grateful for the life transformation we have witnessed in 2024.
125 Commitments to Follow Jesus
25 Baptisms
176 EDEN Groups Participants
105 EDEN Bible App Participants
45 Average EDEN Kids Weekly Attendance
108 Kids Attended Kids Camp
45 Newcomers Lunch Participants
3 Ministry Apprentices
25 EDEN Group Leaders
163 Active Volunteers
204 Average Live Attendance (In-Person and Online)
FOR THE FUTURE 2025
As we consider all that God has already done, please join us in prayer, asking God to leverage our lives and our resources so that the gospel will continue to impact future generations.
Primary Goal: 100% Participation
Our prayer is that every person and family at Eden takes a next step in their journey of generosity. It is not about equal contribution, it is all about equal sacrifice. We have learned that when a community sacrifices together, we see God moving in unique ways.
Secondary Goal: Raise $200,000 Above & Beyond Our Normal Giving
$125,000
Funding start-up churches, local partnerships, compassion ministries, and outreach efforts in the Bay Area.
$25,000
Investing in the next generation to reach, develop, and equip our kids and youth to become spiritual leaders in our community.
$50,000
Improving our campus to better serve the spiritual and physical needs of our city. We want to be faithful to maximize the opportunity we have with this campus.
WHAT’S NEXT?
PRAY:
Thank God for how He is at work in and through our church. God is at work in each of our lives, making a difference in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Thank God for providing us with a permanent church home for generations to come.
Pray about how God can use our lives and resources to invest in generations to come.
PLAN:
Plan to give a one-time gift above your normal tithe and offering before Celebration Sunday, December 8th, 2024.
GIVE:
Live and give in a way that stretches your faith to a new level of generosity.
CELEBRATE:
Let’s celebrate all that God is going to do in the days to come.
WAYS TO GIVE
EDEN Church is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all gifts are tax deductible. We commit to our givers faithful stewardship, clear accounting, and both internal and external accountability structures.
Note: Please designate your gift FOR THE FUTURE in the Giving Type dropdown or Memo line.
ONLINE
Set up a one-time or recurring gift at www.eden.church/give
CHECKS
Mail to EDEN Church
400 Llewellyn Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
STOCK & CRYPTO
You can give stocks, crypto, and in-kind gifts at www.donate.overflow.co/eden
CORPORATE MATCHING
Your gift may qualify for a corporate matching program through your employer.
Benevity Unique Identifier: 364830928
Email hello@eden.church for more info
Q&A
What’s the difference between the regular offering and this special offering?
The regular offering is the proportional amount to be given throughout the year. However, at times in the Old Testament, God asked His people to give a sacrificial offering, such as a freewill offering or thanks offering. FOR THE FUTURE represents a sacrificial offering above your regular giving to make a greater impact in our city and around the world in 2025.
How much should I give?
Our goal together as a church is $200,000, and it will take everyone’s participation to accomplish the goal. Please prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift that will stretch your faith. The precise amount you give is between you and God. Some in our church will be able to give thousands, others will be able to give hundreds, and there are some for whom $25 will be a major sacrifice. The goal is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice.
When should I give?
You can give to FOR THE FUTURE anytime between now and January 31, 2025. We encourage you to give before December 1st, 2024 if possible. We are aware that some people need to wait until January to give because of year-end income or other unique circumstances.
How can I give stocks, crypto, or through a trust or will?
EDEN receives stock and corporate matching donations through Overflow and Benevity. Please email hello@eden.church and we will help facilitate your gift.
Will I receive a record of donations for tax purposes?
Yes, you will receive a giving statement annually, and you can also access and download your giving records online for tax purposes.