The Village

The foundation for the third and final building in The Village project has been laid, and construction is well underway. We are watching with great joy and anticipation as this vision comes to life.

On Friday, July 12, we proudly hosted 77 remarkable young adults who recently graduated from high school and are in foster care. The young adults explored various vendors offering information about colleges, universities, job prospects, and other valuable resources. We provided a delicious barbecue lunch and celebrated their achievements with a special ceremony where they received a certificate. We provided them with gifts and we also gave away five cars through the Cars Ministry. The feedback from the young adults, vendors, and participating agencies has been overwhelmingly positive. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a light to these young adults who have faced so much adversity.

Over the last several weeks, we have witnessed the shift of literal tons of dirt as we make way for The Village’s building foundations. Our hearts are reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:24: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

The soil is being tilled, church family! As this process begins, we look ahead in joyful anticipation of both the physical and spiritual harvests that are to come.

Big equipment has arrived on site as we prepare to move an inordinate amount of dirt. Interior trees are being removed as we make way for the changes ahead - for every tree removed, we plan to plant two in its place.

Before we go up, we must go down. Soon you will see trenches being dug to bury these pipes that will hold the new electrical and fiber being run.

Before we can go up, we must go down! Soon enough, you will see trenches being dug to hold the pipes that will contain the Village’s new fiber and electrical.

City Friends is our ministry serving families and children with special needs by creating a community for these families to be celebrated, encouraged, and renewed. We are committed to partnering with families to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, complete with sensory friendly activities and spaces, trained volunteers, and experienced staff.