Dear Thrive Friends, 

Since our beginning in 2017, Thrive Community Church has been dedicated to living out Jesus' Great Commission. Together, we’ve built a church that honors God and transforms lives. Here’s how we’ve made an impact this year: 

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We Invite People to Meet Jesus. 
Every weekend, over 267 lives gather in worship at our two services, encountering God’s presence and growing in faith. We also hosted Sonia Waters, an Israeli Messianic Jew, who shared the importance of the Jewish people and their culture, deepening our understanding of God’s heart. 

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We Connect People in Groups to Find Freedom. 
More than 235 people joined one of our Thrive Tribes, where life change happens through genuine relationships. Highlights include: 

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• Freedom Conference: 131 attendees took steps to embrace their identity in Christ. 

• Emotional Health Tribe: 30 participants engaged in this two-semester discipleship journey. 

• Youth Ministry: An average of 20 students gather every Wednesday and Sunday, building community and faith. 

 

We Lead People to Connect to Purpose. 
Through our monthly Next Steps classes, 64 people—including some of our youth—discovered what it means to follow Jesus, connect to the church, and live out their God-given purpose. 

 

We Serve Together to Make a Difference. 
Every week, over 76 Go Team positions are filled by people using their gifts and passions to serve others. These volunteers are the heartbeat of Thrive, creating a space for transformation every single week. 

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Because of your partnership, Thrive is a place where lives are changed, freedom is found, purpose is discovered, and difference-makers are raised. 

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Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building a legacy that honors God and impacts our community for Christ!  

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As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that God has worked mightily through Thrive Community Church. Lives have been transformed—one prayer, one service, one Thrive Tribe, and one dollar at a time. Your unwavering support has made an eternal impact, and together, we’ve faithfully carried out the vision God has given us. 

 

Here’s what we accomplished together this year: 

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- Global Missions Impact: 

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• Supported two of our own serving with Free Burma Rangers in Burma, including rebuilding a collapsed bridge ($8,000). 

• Sent a pastor to lead a 12-person mission team to Brazil, including five Thrive members. 

• Took 21 people to Honduras, offering medical missions, leadership training, school supplies, street evangelism, and free haircuts. We also funded a school fence and supported a children’s home through San Rafael coffee sales ($6,175). 

• Donated $5,000 to the Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries for vital work in Israel. 

• Helped fund a water well in Kenya in partnership with Hope Springs Water ($4,800). 

 

- Local Community Support: 

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• Contributed $10,000 to Athens Christian Preparatory School for a new gymnasium. 

• Provided $2,000 to a local sober living facility. 

• Sponsored $5,000 in scholarships for Fellowship of the Sword retreats, drawing people closer to God. 

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- Equipping Future Leaders: 

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• Hosted two semesters of Thrive Leadership School for 51 emerging leaders. 

• Launched the first semester of Thrive School of Supernatural Ministry with 14 students. 

• Provided a $1,750 scholarship to a young adult attending Highlands College in Alabama. 

 

- Lives Transformed: 

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• Over 25 salvations, 30+ rededications, and 38 baptisms. 

• 3 child dedications and countless heart changes. 

• More than 35 healings, 350 prayer requests, and 100+ counseling appointments. 

 

-Serving Together: 

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• Engaged 3,952 Go Team volunteers across 2024 events and services. 

• Served over 13,600 adults and 2,300 kids during weekend services. 

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Because of you, we are leading change for Christ in Henderson County and beyond. 

 

This is the heart of Thrive—sharing the love and power of Jesus locally and globally. Together, we are transforming our lives and spreading hope. Thank you for partnering in this mission that truly counts. Let’s step into 2025 with even greater faith and vision! 

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I love being your pastor!  

 

Nathan Herrington