Our Building Fund balance as of October 5, 2008 is $2,321,207.
We are meeting weekly and working with Studio Architecture to plan the details of the next phase in our campus master plan. The next phase is estimated to add between 20,000 to 25,000 square feet. Assuming adequate funds, it is planned to include a sanctuary to seat between 750 to 1,000 people, beautiful new children's facilities, and a spacious foyer for fellowship. For the latest updates, please read the campaign blog.
"Dream God's Dreams" is the spiritual message of our Three Year Giving Campaign. God wants us to truly Dream His Dreams - to be passionate about what He's passionate about - PEOPLE!... reaching people and transforming their lives through discipleship, deliverance, prayer, the fellowship of love, and the power of the Holy Spirit! Our mission is the same as Christ's:
"THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD." LUKE 4:18-19
As we begin the campaign on Pentecost, our prayer is simple and heartfelt "Holy Spirit, rain down... We need the rain to fulfill the mission of Christ as His body. Give us passion for our mission!"
One way to stir up passion is to give God offerings that move our hearts. Jesus said "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also". What we do with our time and our money sets a direction for our hearts.
I Chronicles 22:19 says “Set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God. Arise and build the sanctuary …the house that is to be built for the name of the Lord.”
As we set our hearts and souls to Dream His Dreams, we will "Arise and Build the sanctuary for the name of the Lord!" God is Good!