Our church is entering a season focussed on stewardship. It’s that time of year for our yearly stewardship campaign, and we’re also working on a Debt Reduction Campaign as we seek to work down the money owed for our new building. Not the easiest of topics for many people. So this Sunday we kicked-off by instilling some vision in folks.
We wanted to help everyone see how God is working in and through our church, much of which is made possible because of our physical plant. We wanted them to have a bigger picture of where we’ve come from, where we are, and where we’d like to go. So through some hard work, we compiled lots of information. The information was passed on in the way of a tour of the building. So both in the morning and last night, people were divided into tour groups. A Tour Guide led the way and at each point in the journey they shared information with their group. We had some yummy food stops built in as well. And even folks who have been members of the church for many years learned stuff!
So the Water’s Edge started with a song – “Because of Your Love” Tim Hughes – and then Con & Beth got up to share. They walked us through the details of where we are with the building funds and where we’d like to be. They shared from the heart about their take on the process and how important it is to be involved. To give back to God in proportion to how much God has already given you.
They showed a DVD that we had made for the campaign. Here it is if you’d like to watch it: Campaign Video
And then we took the tours. Upon returning we sang a couple more songs – All We Need by Charlie Hall & Song of Hope by Robbie Seay Band – and John wrapped the whole thing up with some thoughts and a prayer.
Here is our current prayer request list. (Anyone can ask for prayer, just let me know! You can talk to me or drop one of our prayer request cards in the worship space Drop Boxes.)
:: Jackie Anderson is still traveling a very rough road. Pray for hope and healing and a willingness to hang on tight.
:: Pray for Coleman Burroughs – he will be going home soon.
:: Pray for Darlene Stone = hip replacement surgery went well – Lots of recovery ahead.
:: Pray for Christa and her sons
:: Pray for Lacy Thompson – she’s serving as a missionary in Ecuador until Thanksgiving.
:: Andrea, Amanda B and Randall F are all looking for new jobs – pray God will open up the right opportunities.
:: Pray for Sam Dills (and his family) as he fights cancer.
thoughts from the water's edge 