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Year after year, I am amazed at how God uses our church to make such a huge impact across the globe. I am so proud of you, and what we are able to do together!

We drilled water wells, fed the hungry, rescued women out of human trafficking, and sponsored Signs & Wonders Festivals where people can hear the gospel for the first time.

2 Year after year, I am amazed at how God uses our church to make such a huge impact across the globe. I am so proud of you, and what we are able to do together! Last year, we accomplished an incredible goal together - giving one million dollars to projects across the world. Together, we helped with some global problems. We drilled water wells, fed the hungry, rescued women out of human trafficking, and sponsored Signs & Wonders Festivals where people can hear the gospel for the first time. We are also making a difference right here in the USA. Through our giving we have helped plant more than 100 churches in the USA in the last five years. We provide support for our local foodbank which supplements almost 200 families grocery needs every month. And this year, through our Kingdom Builders projects, we are planning to make the biggest impact we ever have made in the history of our church. You can be actively involved by giving, by praying for these projects, and by going on a missions trip to use your gifts and serve. No matter what, know that we appreciate you and your contribution to make the world a better place. 2 KINGDOM BUILDERS

3 OUR GOAL: $1 MILLION TOGETHER, WE CAN IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR NATION, AND THE WORLD FOR CHRIST.

INTER NATIONAL PROJECTS SWEDISH CHURCH PLANTING We are partnering with the

preach the gospel to people who have yet to hear the message of Christ.

4 INTER NATIONAL PROJECTS SWEDISH CHURCH PLANTING We are partnering with the Scandinavian Church Planting Association to help plant 30 new churches in Sweden. MALAWI SOS FESTIVAL We partner with SOS Missions and Johannes Amritzer to preach the gospel to people who have yet to hear the message of Christ. 4 KINGDOM BUILDERS INDIA SOS FESTIVAL At these festivals the gospel is shared powerfully to thousands of people, both through preaching and through the healing power of Jesus.

WATER WELLS Through our giving and our partnership with

the world s hungriest people with Rise Against Hunger.

horrific global issue of human trafficking through our

5 WATER WELLS Through our giving and our partnership with Waterboys, we help to provide clean drinking water for communities in third-world countries. RISE AGAINST HUNGER We plan to pack 100,000 meals to feed the world s hungriest people with Rise Against Hunger. DAUGHTER PROJECT We can be part of the solution for the horrific global issue of human trafficking through our partnership with the Daughter Project in India, Myanmar, and Nepal. TANZANIA PROJECTS Allison Park Church has partnered with one of the most explosive movements anywhere in the world, the Tanzanian Assemblies of God. TWENTY-EIGHTEEN 5

NATIONAL PROJECTS NATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING In 2018, we will help to participate with many new church plants, primarily in the Northeastern USA, but also in major cities throughout the United States

6 NATIONAL PROJECTS NATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING In 2018, we will help to participate with many new church plants, primarily in the Northeastern USA, but also in major cities throughout the United States and Canada. 6 KINGDOM BUILDERS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD PROJECTS We are part of a larger fellowship of churches, and our goal is to support some of their specific initiatives, especially the church planting fund.

HOPE HOMES These homes, operated by CityReach Network,

place to stay and an opportunity to get free from

I was declared not rehabilitatable by the state of

MICHAEL RAGOZZINO CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS Our goal is

nonprofit with a driving passion to feed the world

7 HOPE HOMES These homes, operated by CityReach Network, are for those dealing with addictions to have a free place to stay and an opportunity to get free from strongholds that have negatively affected their lives. I was declared not rehabilitatable by the state of Ohio, but was redeemed and set free by God. MICHAEL RAGOZZINO CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS Our goal is to provide ultrasound machines for crisis pregnancy centers that support women in crisis. CONVOY OF HOPE This organization is a faith-based, nonprofit with a driving passion to feed the world through children s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response. TWENTY-EIGHTEEN 7

8 KINGDOM BUILDERS LIGHT OF LIFE THANKSGIVING PROJECT We will

8 LOCAL PROJECTS NETWORK OF HOPE FOOD BANK Our foodbank provides groceries to those with food insecurity in our local community. 8 KINGDOM BUILDERS LIGHT OF LIFE THANKSGIVING PROJECT We will partner with Light of Life Rescue Mission to provide food for the hungry in Pittsburgh.

9 SERVE DAY IS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO IMPACT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND SPREAD CHRIST S LOVE. It was such a blessing to be a part of Serve Day The Young Adults group joined a team that was converting an empty lot in Homewood to a community gathering space. We spent the day digging holes for fence posts, building a stage, and setting up a fire pit, among other tasks. It was great to partner with other people who are dedicated to revitalizing the town of Homewood. As a young adult, I believe I can speak for my generation when I say that we have a desire to serve others and our communities. This particular project offered a chance for us to get our hands dirty and show the love of God in a tangible way. Serving the Pittsburgh community and doing so alongside a wonderful group of friends was a very rewarding experience. SARAH MACSHANE, TWENTY-EIGHTEEN 25 9

HAMPTON RENOVATIONS We will conduct some large renovations to our

NEBO CAMPUS LAUNCH DEER LAKES EXPANSION The Deer Lakes Campus is

Nebo in 2018, to reach more people for Christ.

10 HAMPTON RENOVATIONS We will conduct some large renovations to our Hampton facilities. MT. NEBO CAMPUS LAUNCH DEER LAKES EXPANSION The Deer Lakes Campus is quickly outgrowing its current facility, and we would like to expand into the location next door. We are planning to launch our fifth campus in Mt. Nebo in 2018, to reach more people for Christ. BUTLER CAMPUS BUILDING Butler Campus is preparing financially for BUILDERS 10TheKINGDOM an eventual more permanent meeting space. AMBRIDGE RENOVATIONS We plan to execute some updates to our Ambridge facilities.

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12 MAKING A FAITH PROMISE HERE S A FAITH PROMISE IS THE AMOUNT, ABOVE YOUR MONTHLY TITHES, THAT YOU WILL GIVE IN THE NEXT YEAR TO KINGDOM BUILDERS. THROUGH THIS OPPORTUNITY, YOU CAN BE STRETCHED IN YOUR FAITH AND ALLOW GOD TO PROVIDE IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. THE STEPS TO ESTABLISH YOUR FAITH PROMISE: 1. Review Your Finances 2. Consider Your Financial Habits. 3. Discuss Your Values (with your family) 4. Ask God 5. Decide to Obey 6. Fill Out Your Faith Promise Card 7. Bring a First Fruits Offering (the first installment of your faith promise) 12 KINGDOM BUILDERS

We are grateful to be part of a bridge that

Kingdom Builders is simple: God wants us to

13 We are grateful to be part of a bridge that directly connects resources to areas of need, especially during urgent times like these. RICK & LISA COSENTINO The reason we give to Kingdom Builders is simple: God wants us to be generous to show his heart for people! CONSTANCE LEE

14 PRAY. GIVE. GO. KINGDOM BUILDERS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST FINANCES. IT ENCOMPASSES THREE WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST. PRAY. Everyone is called to pray. Prayer is one of the most powerful and effective ways we can influence the world. GIVE. When we give together, God multiplies what we give and uses it in ways beyond what we could imagine. GO. We have many mission trips, both national and international, available for you, as well as local outreaches and volunteer opportunities. 14 KINGDOM BUILDERS

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WHO WE ARE. Together, we are:

WHO WE ARE. Together, we are: 2015 Annual Report The Southeastern Iowa Synod is a network of congregations and ministry partners who are called to share God s love in Jesus Christ. Bishop Michael Burk The Office of the Bishop The Office