“Our
Vision: Our Intent Not to be Content”
Dear Friends,
Can
you believe it! It was over three years
ago, in the summer of 2010, that we started the journey towards the completion
of a vision we now know as the Legacy project!
Now
on November 17, 2013 at our Sunday morning worship service, we will dedicate
the Legacy addition to the glory of God.
From
the beginning, we sought to incorporate the transitions of needs (we called
them values) with the expression of our faith mission.
Our
theme scripture verse was taken from Psalm 71:17-18, “Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare
your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old
and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next
generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.”
It
was from this understanding of scripture that gave us the purpose of the
building project we named the Legacy Project.
Before
we broke ground in June of 2012, the building committee narrowed down the value
needs that were identified from our congregational forums.
Thus,
the fellowship hall represented the need to develop relationships; the expanded
kitchen, a need to share ministry through meals; the elevator, an opportunity
to allow everyone access to worship; relocated offices allowed an expanded
education and youth ministry, etc.
These
examples reflect just a portion of those values that were identified and are
being lived out.
During
the journey of the building of the Legacy addition, came the added benefit of
congregational members using their gifts for God.
It
has been a project marked by enthusiasm and unity!
Thus,
it is fitting to thank all who have participated in this project. A special thank you is extended to the
members of the building committee who have spent long and countless hours
working through the details that have become a reality.
The
congregation has been outstanding in their faithful giving and stewardship in
support of this project. As we transition
from the construction phase, we have around $425,000 on our building loan.
“Are
we done?”
“No,
we have just begun!” I say!
I
believe this church, as member of the body of Christ have a tremendous message
to share with those who have yet to find a church home, to those who have yet
to know a personal Jesus.
This
addition represents our intent not to be content, but to make it our mission to
Impact lives for Christ!
Join
us in this celebration in worship and a meal together on November 17 at 10:00
a.m.
Let’s
pass the Legacy of faith even as we “pass the potatoes”!
Way
to go First Reformed!
In Christ,
Pastor Wayne
