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october 6th
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Reflect on what sacrifices you and your family can make to make room for others and to give beyond your regular offerings. Click the praying hands to discover more specific ways to pray.
Prepare
Have a conversation with your family about the pledge you will make and how you can better serve the church community.
Give
On October 6th, bring your first and best offering as we build the future of our church together.
Invite
Who will you invite to join you at church?
Phase 3 | Worship Center & Gathering Space
IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE.
Enhancements for everyone:
To raise members as disciples.
To ensure guests feel welcomed and comfortable.
To equip volunteers with the space and resources they need to serve with passion and skill.
To fully equip the ministry staff to fulfill the call God has placed on their lives.
IT’S ABOUT CONNECTION.
Improvements in the Worship Center feature:
A safe and modest baptistery.
A smaller, lower stage that brings the pastor closer to the congregation.
Seating for at least 100 additional people, allowing us to seat over 1,500 people in two services or comfortably seat 1,800 in three services.
Updated infrastructure - improved electrical systems; enhanced HVAC, vestibules at every entrance; reinforced door frames; brighter house lighting; better stage lighting; acoustic treatments for the walls & ceiling, a well-tuned sound system; clear screens in optimal locations; and modern video standards for broadcasting services
Reliable systems for volunteers to operate, new chairs, and predictable and affordable growth options for the future.
IT’S ABOUT MAKING DISCIPLES.
Improvements in the Gathering Spaces feature:
Expanded spaces where people can enjoy meaningful, unhurried time together.
Updated Guest & Member Services, easily accessible for first-time guests and supportive for volunteers.
A Resource Area showcasing materials on discipleship, marriage, family, and parenting.
Comfortable, durable flooring that’s easy to maintain and makes moving equipment easier for volunteers.
Clear internal signage to help everyone navigate the church.
Improved wall spaces for communicating events, mission, vision, and values.
Durable paint and wall surfaces that require less maintenance.
Project Investment
COMPLETE!
Phase 1
Bathrooms (6)
CONSTRUCTION
$226,311
COMPLETE!
TOTAL
$226,311
Phase 2
theMission Global
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
TOTAL
$427,178
$197,289.32
Complete Aug. 25th
$624,467.32
NEXT
Phase 3
Worship Center
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL
$862,860.51
$1.5 million
Gathering Space
FF&E *
$726,108.59
$500,000
Coming 2025
$3,588,969.10
* Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. This includes: baptistery, chairs, internal signage, display racks, HVAC contingency.
The impact of planned giving together
Planned giving, whether through a one-time donation or automatic recurring gifts, maximizes the impact of your generosity.
$10
$20
$40
$50
$100
$200
$400
$500
$750
$1000
$1500
Monthly
your gift
Yearly
becomes
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$120
$240
$480
$600
$1,200
$2,400
$4,800
$6,000
$9,000
$12,000
$18,000
GIVING
700 PEOPLE
$120 / MONTH =
$1,000,000
DEBT FREE IN THREE YEARS
GIVING
1000 PEOPLE
$300 / MONTH =
$3,600,000
DEBT FREE IN ONE YEAR
Ways to give
CASH
Cash donations may be made anonymously or placed in an envelope with your contact information. These can be deposited in the offering boxes located in the Worship Center or delivered to the church office during regular business hours.
CHECK
Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Owasso, placed in an envelope with your contact information, and deposited in the offering boxes located in the Worship Center or delivered/mailed to the church office during regular business hours.
EFT (ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER)
You can make a direct deposit or Electronic Fund Transfer from your bank account. This can be a one-time donation or an automatic recurring gift. Setup is available through the church office.
ACH (ONLINE BANK TRANSFER)
An ACH transfer allows you to donate directly from your bank account, either as a one-time gift or an automatic recurring donation. you can set this up through the church office or online at https://themission.net/give.
Please note that a small bank fee is charged to the church for these donations, but you can opt to cover this fee through the online form.
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD
A debit or credit card can be used for both one-time donations and recurring donations. you can set this up either through the church office or online at https://themission.net/give.
As with ACH transfers, this method incurs a small fee to the church, which reduces the impact of your gift. You have the option to cover this fee in the online form.
APPLE PAY
Apple Pay can be used to make a one-time or recurring donation. Setup is available through the church office or at https://themission.net/give.
This method also incurs a small bank fee, which yo can choose to cover when completing the online form.
TEXT-TO-GIVE
To give by text, simply text 84321 with the amount you wish to donate. You can give to any fund.
Please note that the church is charged a small bank fee for text donations, and you can choose to cover this fee when completing your donation.
Additional Ways to Give
Donating assets like stock or gifts-in-kind can provide significant tax benefits, including avoiding capital gains taxes and receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of an asset.
STOCK
Stocks can be donated through the church office. Unless otherwise directed, the Finance Team will evaluate and determine the best timing for liquidation, with proceeds typically invested into the Operating Budget.
RETIREMENT PLAN MINIMUM WITHDRAWAL
Donating your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement-required minimum withdrawals directory to the church can reduce your taxable income, allowing you to support the ministry while potentially lowering your tax burden.
ESTATE GIFTS
Please contact the church office for assistance with estate planning and charitable giving. We are happy to guide you through the process of leaving a lasting legacy.
GIFTS-IN-KIND
Donations of real estate, jewelry, vehicles, or other valuable assets are welcome. The Finance Team will evaluate the gift and determine the best process for liquidation, with proceeds directly invested into the Operating Budget unless otherwise restricted.
Church Office
Monday - Thursday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Friday • 8:00 am - Noon | (918) 272-2294 x106 | finance@themission.net