Saturday, May 29, 2010
Great News...We were Approved!!
On Wednesday I went to the new property for prayer and a wonderful meeting with Gary Swafford from the State Board of Missions. He shared my excitement for the new work here in Pelham and encouraged me in many ways. He then informed me that Clearwater has indeed been approved for a $50,000.00 low-interest loan that we applied for to help us build our new facilities! Among other factors, this approval was based on the excitement that has been generated from this partnership of Alabama Baptists and I am so grateful to Gary and those at ALSBOM (Alabama State Board of Missions) for all they do to assist church-plants in their efforts. We are thankful for you all.
Stopping at the Corner
"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people..." Joshua 1:6
On Tuesday I returned to the land to walk the property, to envision where the new facilities will be placed...and most of all...to pray...to pray for all of those people in cars passing by. Wow! I had forgotten how busy this intersection is. There are so many that come this way...as they are on their way to wherever it is that they must soon be. Moms with children on their way home from a quick stop at the Publix on Huntley Parkway. People getting off the interstate and making their way home after a hard days work.
Many of them stop at the property and look...now, granted there is a stop sign at the corner and no doubt they are most likely looking for oncoming traffic before making their right and left turns. But my prayer that day was that they would see more. I prayed they would see what is coming soon. That would notice a sign and see a church that longs to lead them to Jesus...that longs to cause them to glimpse His glory...that longs to minister to them...and their children...and their families...with strength and with courage. Oh I pray that there would be a desire developing within their hearts even now to "Come and See" as we get ready to become more than just a neighbor...as we become a friend.
The days ahead are good because Jesus has orchestrated a plan to lead His church to be built. We are a part of this great plan. I pray that these passers-by are as well. Let us prepare to go now...to lead them to see the glory of the Son of God!
On Tuesday I returned to the land to walk the property, to envision where the new facilities will be placed...and most of all...to pray...to pray for all of those people in cars passing by. Wow! I had forgotten how busy this intersection is. There are so many that come this way...as they are on their way to wherever it is that they must soon be. Moms with children on their way home from a quick stop at the Publix on Huntley Parkway. People getting off the interstate and making their way home after a hard days work.
Many of them stop at the property and look...now, granted there is a stop sign at the corner and no doubt they are most likely looking for oncoming traffic before making their right and left turns. But my prayer that day was that they would see more. I prayed they would see what is coming soon. That would notice a sign and see a church that longs to lead them to Jesus...that longs to cause them to glimpse His glory...that longs to minister to them...and their children...and their families...with strength and with courage. Oh I pray that there would be a desire developing within their hearts even now to "Come and See" as we get ready to become more than just a neighbor...as we become a friend.
The days ahead are good because Jesus has orchestrated a plan to lead His church to be built. We are a part of this great plan. I pray that these passers-by are as well. Let us prepare to go now...to lead them to see the glory of the Son of God!
Monday, May 24, 2010
It Has Been Quite the Journey!
It has been a while since I have posted here at PowerofOne. I must say it is so refreshing to be back. I will be posting more and look forward to sharing with you my heart. I have learned so many things since the last post...some have broken my heart...some have encouraged it...all have brought me to see God's Hand more clearly. My faith has been strengthened in the last days and I am full of excitement about what God is showing us. As most of you know, we have now purchased land at the corner of HWY 11 and Huntley PKWY in Pelham. It is a beautiful 7 acres and fits the vision so perfectly. God has orchestrated this...only He could do a work like this! Go by...walk around it...pray over it...begin to use it now for kingdom purposes. Tonight, I'd like to share a prayer with you...there will be more to come...Oh so much more!
Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness when my own heart wanes. I turn to you until my heart beats in cadence with Yours. You are leading this church...You are it's Head...we are your servants...your people...and we long to follow You. Where else would we go? You hold the words of eternal life...and we will exist to value You above all else. To You alone be glory!
Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness when my own heart wanes. I turn to you until my heart beats in cadence with Yours. You are leading this church...You are it's Head...we are your servants...your people...and we long to follow You. Where else would we go? You hold the words of eternal life...and we will exist to value You above all else. To You alone be glory!
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