It was perfect. Just perfect.
We had a great celebration yesterday for All Saints. With one worship time, people packed into both Spirit Hall and the Sanctuary for a unique service where right after the sermon, everyone filed out of seven exits and met at the new building site. (Chris and I finished the sermon within 10 seconds of one another!)
To see the perimeter of the new building lined with the decorated, white All Saints' flags was a wonderous sight! Not only did it accent the enormous size of the footprint but it also reminded us that we build upon the work of the saints who have come before us. As we gathered around the make shift altar, we had a blessing of the land our charter members gave us (about five present with us on this day!). And as we joined together for communion, it was a glimpse of a church united in mission, strong in its foundation and bold in its vision.
Even the weather could not have been better!
From Sunday, so far we raised an addition $600,000 for the Master's Plan, raising our pledges to 6.6 million. However, there are many more pledges coming in. I fully expect us to cross that 7 million dollar mark within the week.
Thank you for coming on Sunday (in one car!). Thank you for decorating your white flags, bringing a side dish and recommitting yourselves once again to the bold vision of The Master's Plan.
The next time we will gather will be in December to consider the financing and the contract with the builder.
For All the Saints. . .
Scott
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