How much will it cost?
This increase is due to two main reasons: (1) the initial estimate was developed before plans were drawn, and (2) the plans include an extension and mezzanine in 7 Waverley to significantly increase the available Children’s Ministry space.
Our initial budget estimate was $3,000,000 before we received any costings. Preliminary costings are now in, and to build the full scope, the budget has increased to $4,200,000.
What are we asking you to do?
Total project cost = $4,200,000
Already donated and committed = $1,700,000
Available to borrow (Christian Savings) = $1,500,000
Remaining gap to raise = $1,000,000
Goal: raise the remaining $1,000,000 within the next 3 months — ideally before Christmas.
Personally, I’m praying we might raise the full $2,500,000 so we don’t need to take the loan.
Will you please ask God how much you should contribute, and prayerfully consider:
● A one-off gift within the next 3 months, and
● An ongoing gift for the next 3 years (in addition to your regular tithes and offerings).
Jamie and I are doing both — we are not asking anything that we, and our leaders, are not doing ourselves.
Why give? What scripture says about generosity
Giving generously towards building the house of God is what God's people have always done — throughout Scripture and throughout human history.
Three simple postures
● PRAY — ask God how you should respond.
● TRUST GOD — take a faith step.
● PRACTISE GENEROSITY — give as God leads.
Exodus 35–36: Moses asked the people to give supplies for building the tabernacle. The people responded willingly and gave more than was needed.
Haggai 1: The prophet rebukes God's people for living in ‘panelled houses’ while the house of God lies in ruins — a call to reorder our priorities.
Haggai 2: God promises that the glory of this latter house will exceed the glory of the former — our obedience now is met with God's greater purpose ahead.
Luke 21:1–4: Jesus blesses the widow's offering of two small coins. It is not about the amount given, but the heart behind it. I want your heart in this.
Luke 9:10–17: A boy gives what he has — five loaves and two fish — and places it in Jesus' hands. He blesses it and multiplies it. Let's each give what we can, and trust Jesus to bless and multiply it.
What this already looks like
We've already seen the people of God coming together to support this — gifts ranging from $10/week to one-off gifts of $100,000, and engineers and consultants (almost all from our own church) partnering with us commercially: some at usual rates, some at a 10% or 50% discount, and some pro bono.
To everyone who has already given or pledged: thank you, from the bottom of my heart. We are so grateful for your belief in this and your support — we couldn't do this without you. It's beautiful to see the people of God coming together for this. I'd love for you to be part of our collective effort and journey together — will you prayerfully consider how God might have you give?
Please complete this short online form telling us your intentions:
Donations can be made directly to:
The Well Property Trust
(Registered Charity: CC52236)
38-9017-0152925-00