Yesterday, the congregation of Vienna Baptist Church voted to keep their building and pursue measures to revitalize their ministry. Let us pray for this sister church, that God, in His grace, would raise up new leadership, vision, resource and strength for that congregation to be revived and flourish for the gospel of grace in Jesus.
For us, this means we are full steam ahead on our expansion plan with Fourth Elm. Growing Grace has grown significantly – I think you will be greatly encouraged by our next update from Max this coming Sunday, December 14th! Praise God for His gracious generosity through His people.
We want to express our deep gratitude to the church for your forbearance and trust through this short detour. Your confidence is not something we take lightly or for granted. We consider it a weighty matter that we maintain a robust walk with God and sensitivity to His Spirit so that we walk together with you in a Godward direction. We look forward to working with you through the next year toward the completion of our facilities expansion at 3904 Woodview Drive.
The next step for us is to move in to the next stage of our contract with Fourth Elm, which involves drafting the official expansion design and secure the necessary permits. This part of the process takes up to four months, so actual construction on the property will begin likely sometime in late March or early April.
John Glenn, a NASA astronaut, and a US senator said, "We are more fulfilled when we are involved in something bigger than ourselves." The Wonderful Counselor, whose arrival we celebrate during this season, is the One who purposed an awesome work of love, forgiveness and reconciliation. He has called you and me to have a part in it. May we find our fulfillment and joy in Him and His cause this Advent season.
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