We are blessed to be a part of a generous church!
Celebration Church is filled with so many men and women who have chosen a “God First” attitude about every aspect of their lives, including their finances. You guys have chosen to invest in the Eternal, as opposed to the temporal.
So far this year we have taken in over $2,000,000 in IMAGINE offerings, with $1,500,000 coming from your offerings. In addition, we have been able to trim over $500,000 out of our operating budget, which will allow us to allocate those funds directly to IMAGINE.
We are in the final stages of preparing for construction and will soon have an update for you regarding the exterior designs of our new building at Baymeadows and 9A.
I believe that during these difficult economic times we all fall into one of two categories.
1) There are those of us that have been hit with financial setbacks.
The best thing that we can do is continue to tithe and give over and above to IMAGINE to prove ourselves faithful in both good times and bad.
Remember the poor widow who gave the equivalent of two pennies in Mark 12? She only had a little, but she gave all that she had. How did Jesus respond?
He said “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others…”
Jesus was saying that this poor widow was a financial powerhouse in her giving. In God’s eyes, we can excel in giving no matter what our current financial situation. That’s exciting!
2) There are those of us who have been blessed with continued financial abundance during this season.
For those of us that fall into this category, it is our time to honor God by pushing ourselves to make up the difference for those who cannot.
Luke 12:48b tells us “If God has been generous with you, he will expect you to serve him well. But if he has been more than generous, he will expect you to serve him even better.” (Contemporary English Version)
Look at that verse closely, for those of us who are blessed with plenty, Jesus is not suggesting we do more if we feel like it. He demands it.
Above all, regardless of your current financial situation, I encourage you to pray about how God will use you and your finances regarding the IMAGINE campaign.
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Amen!! Times have been tough as a massage therapist in today’s economy but God always provides. He may not be as early as I’d like, but He’s NEVER LATE! When I took that step of faith in tithing, my clientele grew, my trust in God was strengthened, and I somehow always have money leftover for a rainy day (it never adds up,but it’s always there). I am truly blessed. God is AWESOME!!!
Jill,
That is a great testimony. I am excited about all God is doing your life.
God is so faithful! He made it so clear about 2 1/2 -3years ago, that we are not to be building our own house until we build His. I am honored that God allows us to be apart of the giving process. On top of that, after last years 3 weeks of prayer and fasting I was offered a job of my dreams making far more money then anyone should reasonably be making in my position. Then God opened the door for us to take Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University to the members of Celebration. He truly wants us to not only be blessed but to Be A Blessing! Thank you for all you do!
Great testimony Michelle! The fruits of FPU are showing. Thanks for your commitments and sacrifice.
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