For Such a Time as This

 

March 1, 2025
 

Dear Church Family,
 

For those of you who like bullet points:
 

• We invite you to a short Q & A immediately after church, Sunday, March 2, in the Activity Center;

• FFC Mexico has a rare opportunity to purchase their building;

• We are looking for members who can loan Faith Family Church, Chandler, a short-term loan earning 8% interest;

• Loan with interest will be repaid within 1 year;

• We have a deadline of March 15, 2025.

 

For those of you who like the details:
 

There are moments in life when a true opportunity to serve God and His Kingdom presents itself. I believe this is one of those moments—a chance to invest in laying up treasure in heaven by supporting a vital ministry. As we are all called to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel,” we recognize that there are many ways to fulfill this mandate. Today, I want to share with you a unique opportunity that aligns with our calling and expands our reach.
 

Right across the border in Rocky Point stands Faith Family Church-Mexico—a young but vibrant ministry that has already made remarkable strides in building a faith-filled, community-centered outreach. In just over a year, they have been feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, ministering to the downcast, and reaching out to prisoners and their families. They have witnessed young lives transformed through baptisms on the beach and powerful worship services held even in prison. Their work is a testament to the impact of living the Gospel in tangible ways.
 

Here is our opportunity: to help them secure a permanent home.
 

Faith Family Church-Mexico has been diligently saving and sacrificing to purchase the building they currently occupy, but the window of opportunity is closing rapidly. We have only 15 days to get the remaining funds to help them lock in this blessing. Without a permanent home, this ministry—and the thousands of souls it has the potential to reach—might miss out on an enduring foundation for growth and transformation.
 

We are confident that we can raise the necessary funds over time through ongoing donations. However, given the urgency of this opportunity, we need a short-term solution that allows us to act now while ensuring financial responsibility.

 

There are several ways we could approach this:
 

1. A short-term bank loan – While feasible, this would require navigating interest rates and repayment terms that may not be the most advantageous for the church. Additionally, bank loans for the church are often complicated, need to be negotiated and a time frame that wouldn’t work within the time constraints.

2. Church bonds – A common method for financing church buildings, but one that involves significant regulatory requirements and overhead costs.

3. A short-term loan from church members – This option offers several advantages:

• It keeps the money within the Kingdom, allowing believers to invest in God’s work directly.

• It provides a secure and beneficial way for members to support the ministry while earning a fair return.

• It enables us to move forward immediately, without waiting for the lengthy processes of bank approvals or bond sales.

• As church, we have done this before with members receiving their money.

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For these reasons, we believe the best course of action is to invite our church family to participate in this opportunity by providing a short-term loan that will allow us to secure this building without delay.
 

And that’s why we are inviting members and friends to loan FFC the funds necessary to pay off the building for Faith Family Church-Mexico. We can accept loan amounts starting at $5,000 in cash. These funds must be available to us no later than March 15, 2025. We will have a short Q&A meeting after church on Sunday for those who are considering participating. In our thirty years, we have paid every debt we have ever had—your money is secure.
 

The Proposal:

• Investment Levels: $5,000 - $65,000

• Interest Rate: 8% APR

• Repayment Terms: Half of the loan will be repaid at six months (or sooner if our fundraising reaches 50%), and the remaining balance at 12 months (or sooner when the full amount is raised).

• Security: The loan will be fully secured by the church in writing and signed by the board.

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By loaning the church these funds, you will not only be supporting the expansion of God’s work in a critical mission field but also investing in a future that could see thousands come to Christ and generations of families transformed. This is more than a financial transaction—it is an act of faith and a demonstration of our commitment to God’s global mission.
 

We will have a short informational meeting THIS SUNDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MORNING SERVICE.
 

We humbly ask you to prayerfully consider this opportunity to invest in a ministry that is making a real difference. If you feel led to support this cause with a loan, please contact me at Andy.White@faithfc.org.
 

Thank you for your faithfulness, generosity, and willingness to partner in this divine mission. Together, we can help build a legacy of hope and transformation that reaches far beyond our borders.

 

With much gratitude,
The Board of Faith Family Church