HOPE

TLC Hope Center

A home for TLC outreach ministries.

TLC Brings Hope

We proclaim the gospel.
We feed the hungry.
We comfort the grieving.
We help break the chains of addiction.

ONE
Problem

Our portable buildings, where many of these ministries happen, are decaying. Roofs leak. Floors sag. One had to be removed already. The clock is ticking on the rest.

Testimonials

I never understood deep grief until I lost my wife to breast cancer. I wanted to suppress my pain, but I knew I needed to lean into it. God used TLC GriefShare to bring hope and healing. I want others to know: You're not alone in this. GriefShare is a place to find freedom and, most of all, other people who know what you're dealing with and can help.

— Bob

GriefShare

Around three years ago, I joined the Monday night recovery group, and two years later, I started actively contributing to the women's recovery ministry. These ministries have not only transformed my life but have also had a positive impact on many others.

— Paula

Recovery

I've been filling bags for hungry people in our community almost every Wednesday for over two years. Gradually, I wanted to follow Jesus and live like him. Both People’s Pantry and our discipleship classes meet in the portable buildings. Let’s replace those buildings, expand our outreach, and keep those groups alive!

— Catherine

Discipleship | People's Pantry

We have been serving at TLC for many years. Many people who receive food depend on People's Pantry for their families. We are moved with compassion when we witness firsthand the impact our team is making in people's lives.

— Julia & Richard

People Pantry Volunteer's

Learn More

Download brochure to learn more details about the project and learn how you can help!

Your Part
Pray
Please pray about this. Ask God for His wisdom and direction.
Pledge
You can pledge online here.
Give
Please faithfully give through the pledge period, April 2024-April 2028.
Make a Pledge

FAQs

WHO WILL USE THE HOPE CENTER?

The Hope Center will be used by People’s Pantry for food distribution and storage, our faith-based recovery and mental health programs, and our men’s and women’s Bible Study groups. It will also be offered as a resource to the Santa Cruz community for meetings.

WHAT IS OUR CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE?

We are blessed with health. Our 2023 tithe budget was met. We have no outside debt. The congregation also gave over one million dollars to earthquake, fire, refugee, and flood relief last year. Trends are good: Weekend attendance is up 23% year-to-year. Over 100 were baptized last year. TLC en Español is thriving. With no debt, accelerating growth, and healthy giving, this seems to be a good time for this project.

WHY BUILD THIS NOW?

We have seen growth in each ministry using our portable buildings. Yet the portables are decaying. Monschke Hall is already over-booked with growing midweek adult classes, TLC en Español, and more. The portables need to be replaced with a permanent structure so these ministries can flourish. Our neighbors are hurting. They need our support. They need hope.

WHEN WILL WE BUILD?

We hope to begin construction Fall 2024 and open the building approximately 15 months later.

HOW CAN I GIVE?

Although the construction costs are large, we have found historically that if we each contribute sacrificially –– above and beyond our regular tithes –– over a four-year pledge period, it can get done. You can give all at once or through our 4-year pledge drive. We can also arrange for automatic deductions, credit card, stocks, or other ways to give. Click here to go to our pledge page.

WHAT IF WE DON’T REACH THE GOAL?

We are relying on God to guide us through the pledge process. If it becomes clear that we need to, we will consider how we might reduce the scope of the project.

IS THERE A PLAN TO ADD SOLAR POWER?

Although not part of this project, we hope to add both rooftop and covered parking spots with solar panels––lowering our carbon footprint and reducing our energy costs in the future.

HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS HAPPEN?

We can't! Only God can. But as we have a "whatever it takes" attitude for His kingdom, He can work through all of us to do miracles! He already has: The Lord provided the funds for our entire campus and many buildings on the mission field through pledge drives like this one.

Still have questions?

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.