By Winton Boyd
It was indeed exciting to announce after worship on Sunday that collectively, we have pledged over $1.5 million towards our Seeds for the Next Generation capital campaign (now at $1,510,720.40 with some pledges still coming in). Many of you worked hard to make this process work so smoothly and effectively. It speaks of your love for the church. As one of your pastors, I’m very grateful.
In addition, I am aware that many of us had prayerful and heartfelt conversations with people we love about if and how we would participate in this campaign. Matters of money, security, benevolence and priorities are among the most tender and personal issues of our lives. I know decisions were not made lightly. I pray that were made, and continue to be made, with joy and hope.
We’re not a perfect church, but we have some amazing energy and enthusiasm in our midst right now. A spirited and spiritual community is indeed a wonderful gift. Let us remember as we go through construction, as we write out checks for the next five years, as we watch our programs and ministries evolve and grow, to not take this gift for granted.
As always, I am humbled and honored to count myself among this community.
