PARTNER WITH THE WORK GOD IS DOING
IN BRISBANE CITY
During the past three and half years, we have sensed continual affirmation that God has led us to establish and continue a worshipping, witnessing community in Brisbane city.
The Heart for the City Appeal looks to help fund the investment into Brisbane City through the purchase of Level 1, 81 Elizabeth Street.
Check out the below to find out more about the history and vision behind the Heart for the City Appeal and to discover how you can invest into the work God is doing in the heart of our city.
HEART
HEART FOR THE CITY APPEAL
During the past three and half years, we have sensed continual affirmation that God has led us to establish a worshipping, witnessing community in Brisbane city.
There have been amazing stories of lives being transformed by the gospel. Weekly ministry has commenced in a 900-person student accommodation tower that has opened three doors down from the venue. A kingdom partnership has formed with Gateway Baptist, who have launched their thriving city campus out of Level 1, 81 Elizabeth St.
God has also given several visionary directions across this time, including Jeremiah 29:7, Ezekiel 47 and Jeremiah 17:7-8. These words fill us with confidence that God has wonderful plans to unfold in our city.
During our two-week prayer tour (May 2020), God gifted us with a wonderful prophetic image of what His calling looks like.
Here is an excerpt of the explanation of this aft.
“The Lord shared a beautiful picture that night [at a Bridgeman City service] of our praises as a church rising up to Him as sweet fragrances, (rising flowers/garden) not only was the fragrance pleasing to Him – the fragrance and garden began to cover the city, flowers and vines and fresh green trees filled the city. I distinctly remember seeing vines going out from the church building and wrapping around buildings of the city. The fragrance being released filled the air and covered over all of Brisbane city like a heavy mist. It was such a beautiful picture I literally began to smile and tear up.”
THE VISION OF PURCHASING
HEART FOR THE CITY APPEAL
The financial plan includes an over-and-above fundraising target of $250,000 during the 2021-2022 financial year.
Last financial year, sensing the leadership of Christ, we took the significant decision of purchasing Level 1/81 Elizabeth St. This was a faith stretching vision in a season of economic uncertainty but we want to be a people who walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor 5:7) as He guides and calls us.
The space continued across the last financial year, to be a wonderful premise for housing kingdom activities and gatherings – not just for Bridgeman, but for other churches including Gateway Baptist, who uses the space for their city campus. We give thanks to God for the opportunity we have of stewarding this premise for the Kingdom, including the fiscal responsibility that comes with such responsibility. This is not a burden, but a joy for God to call us to be part of such an endeavour!
We believe the Holy Spirit is unfolding a mighty plan to bless many in Brisbane City and want to be counted among those who respond in faith and obedience as He leads us as His people.
FUNDING
HEART FOR THE CITY APPEAL
During the 2021 financial year, $650,000 was raised to support this vision, for which we give much thanks to God. This exceeded the original target of $600,000.
For the upcoming financial year, we are seeking to extend this target to $900,000, which would be approximately half of the $1.8 million purchase price. This means that we are looking to raise another $250,000.
We predict that this will increase Bridgeman’s total borrowings in the vicinity of $7.5m, which is not above the current debt servicing amount allocated in our budget.
FAITH INVESTMENT
HEART FOR THE CITY APPEAL
This is a faith stretching vision in a season of economic uncertainty but we want to be a people who walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor 5:7) as He guides and calls us.
We believe the Holy Spirit is unfolding a mighty plan to bless many in Brisbane City and want to be counted among those who respond in faith and obedience as He leads us as His people.
We invite you to prayerfully discern if God is leading you to invest financially in enabling the purchase of this unique site in the heart of Brisbane city.
Bridgeman Baptist Community Church
Bridgeman Baptist Community Church
379 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs (corner of Albany Creek Road and Bridgeman Road)
e. [email protected]
p. 3263 1950