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What is it?

GROW GIFT

There is a biblical concept of sowing seeds and reaping a harvest. God desires us to plant seeds of love, kindness, encouragement and forgiveness through words and action. He also challenges us to plant financial seeds into the Kingdom. God promises when we do, we will see good fruit. The Rhiza Grow Gift is our annual act of worship to plant financial seeds in areas we want to see grow the following year.
Listen to "Go Big" a message on our vision for the Grow Gift:

AREAS WE WOULD LIKE TO GROW

We are laser focused in two areas of community care; foster care and the recovery community. We want to become a bigger blessing and grow those ministries. We host recovery groups and foster care clinics in a less than hospitable room. One way we want to sow seeds into our Care Ministry is to redesign and remodel the Mixed Use Space to better serve those communities.

Care

We are deeply committed to community care, with a focus on foster care and recovery support. Our goal is to expand these ministries and provide a more welcoming space for those in need. Currently, our recovery groups and foster care clinics meet in a room that lacks warmth and functionality. To better serve these communities, we plan to redesign and remodel our Mixed Use Space, creating an environment that fosters healing, support, and encouragement.

Community

Rhiza is more than a church—it’s a place of belonging. To cultivate deeper connections, we plan to renovate our lobby by knocking down walls, raising the ceiling, and adding seating areas and a cozy coffee shop. This transformation will create a welcoming space where people can linger, share life together, and build lasting relationships—not just on Sundays, but throughout the week. This is about more than a renovation—it’s about strengthening our church family.

Coffee

You read that right—Rhiza is getting coffee! More than just a drink, coffee fosters connection and community. Our vision is to create a coffee shop where people can gather, stay, and build relationships. Even more, proceeds from Rhiza Coffee will go directly to supporting foster care families. Over time, we hope to expand our café to operate throughout the week, allowing us to pour even more into our community, one cup at a time.

Kids

Every Sunday, our kids’ area overflows with laughter, worship, and the joy of children growing in faith. Our leaders invest deeply in each child, creating a space for them to thrive. As Rhiza Kids has expanded, our team has maximized every resource, but now, it’s time to take the next step. We’re investing in new furniture, fixtures, and equipment to create a fun, inspiring, and safe environment where kids can experience God’s love in a space designed just for them.

SAFETY

At Rhiza, we are called to be a light in the darkness, and that includes ensuring the physical safety of everyone who walks through our doors. As our ministries grow and evening activities increase, we recognize the need for better security. We plan to install improved lighting around our property, add comprehensive security camera coverage, and implement an alarm system to protect our community. This investment is about creating a space where everyone feels secure, valued, and cared for.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We are accepting seeds in the way of financial gifts and pledges that will go towards growing care, community, and coffee. If you cannot commit financially, there are other ways to get involved. You may not have finances, but you may know someone you can share our story who could give. You can also get involved by getting your hands dirty during the demolition and remodeling process. Lastly, Rhiza could use your constant prayers. We are asking that you pray about your financial commitment. When you’re ready to commit, simply fill out the Grow Gift commitment card and then give through the Rhiza app. You can also keep an eye out for serving opportunities throughout the year.

Step one

Please fill this out so we can track total pledges.

Step two

Give a payment towards your pledge or a one time gift