Monday, June 16, 2008

Land Update

As many of you were gone yesterday due to Fathers Day, you might now be aware of the status with the land. We have met with the city, and after all the things that they would require us to do, the cost of the land is going to double. Taking a wonderful deal on the property from 700,000 to an estimated 1.5 million. Some of those costs we knew would be coming, such as the build out of Ashworth to a 4 lane road, but others caught us by surprise. After discussing this with our Staff and leadership team we feel like, in the best interest of the church body, to wait on this particular piece of property.

I know many of you have given already to the building fund, and others of you have earmarked money for it. If you still want to give you are more than welcome to give to this campaign. We will put that money aside and pray for the next piece of property. We know that God has something instore for us as a church body. I fully believe in the Sovereignty of God.

I also know that our mission is to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus. We are all about building relationships and encountering God. But we cant be so strapped with a land payment that we can't do ministry. Having property is great, but seeing lives changed is what its all about!

Be praying for our church. Remember, "Lord make us inviting!"

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