Someone recently asked me, "Christian, where are we going to get the money needed to accomplish all of the things we will be doing over the coming weeks and months?" The question, in particular, was directed towards the finances needed to relocate into our new worship space, while at the same time keeping our current space which will be used for children's ministry, youth ministry, and office space.
Here is my answer... GOD! God will supply our every need as we move forward in faith! Philippians 4:19 says, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus!" I believe that God has clearly shown us our next steps. Now it is up to us to respond! And in doing so, believe that God will not only supply the needs of the church, He will supply our personal and family needs as well.
As a part of Life Change Church Tullahoma, I believe it is important for you to know what our financial needs are in the coming weeks and months. Here is a breakdown of what we are trusting and believing God will supply:
The cost of transitioning from our current space into our new worship space will cost approximately $8000.00. This number is above and beyond our weekly budget needs. This cost includes everything from staging to, ascetics, to audio and technical equipment.
Our weekly budget need has increased from $1675.00 back in February to $2297.00 for the months of September through December. This new weekly budget includes our lease for both ministry spaces, staff stipends, the pastor's housing allowance, missions giving, and monthly operating cost. It may seem like a large amount, but I can promise you that this number leaves us with very little wiggle room.
My prayer for you and I "The Church" is that we will rise to the occasion to meet these needs. Effective ministry takes money. That's just reality. God has called upon His people to meet the needs of His church. It will be a sacrifice. But if we all do our part, God will not only bless our efforts, He will bless you! His Word says so!
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 - Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
In this letter I have been candid regarding our financial needs so that you can respond accordingly. Let me remind you that we have a page on our website dedicated to Financial Giving. You can even give online via PayPal or via a debit or credit card. Here is the link to Life Change's giving page: https://www.lifechangetullahoma.org/donate
Thank you for taking the time to read through this. I look forward to seeing many of you this evening as we begin to set up the stage and prepare the newly acquired worship space. Know that I am praying for you today as I do every day. May God bless His Church called Life Change Tullahoma, and may we Be The Church to all who are in need of Hope in and around Tullahoma!
Blessings,
Pastor Christian Watts
lifechangetullahoma@gmail.com
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