How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in
unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head running down on the
beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes.
It is as if the dew of Hernon were falling on Mount Zion. For there
the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. (Psalm 133)
Heavenly
Father, thank you for your guidance thus far regarding possible
acquisition of this property we now inhabit. We ask for a strong
foundation of humility and trust in you. We ask for the gift of unity
and community as you stir our hearts with your vision for Creekside
regarding this property.
You are the Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:5
"I face your Temple as I worship, giving thanks to you for all your
loving kindness and your faithfulness, for your promises are backed by
the honor of your name. When I pray, you answer me, and encourage me by
giving me the strength I need." (Psalms 138:2-3)
Lord, you are showing us favor through the desire of Evangelical
Chinese Church to partner with Creekside in making it possible for us to
own this property. We thank you that the lease was extended for another
year, so that we can work through the steps for possible purchase. We
are grateful that the rent was not increased and kept the same. We thank
you for this partnership of our churches to further your kingdom here
on earth.
"Give thanks to the Lord for his is good. His love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1)
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
Thank you, Lord, for the presence of your Holy Spirit guiding the conversation in the meeting with Creekside and Evangelical Chinese Church leadership members. Thank you for binding us together in unity to accomplish your purposes.
Open our hearts and eyes to see what you are doing in this place and around us, that we might come along side and be the hands and feet of your work.
We ask that you place your guiding hand on the the outcome of the final purchase price of the two buildings we now inhabit.
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs-heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. (Romans 8:14-16)
Please pray for upcoming conversations with Evangelical Chinese Church and Creekside about the purchase price of the property. Pray for wisdom and understanding. Pray that above all, God's will is done and that we walk in His providence for us. Pray for unity among the leaders and people. Pray your thankfulness to our true father for his blessings.
Evangelical Chinese Church will be deliberating over the next month Creekside's proposal regarding purchase price and possible rental lease extension.
Please pray that the Lord would direct our (ECC and CCC's) hearts and intentions to God's will (1 Chronicles 29:18) and that our thoughts and perspectives would be of one accord and woven into God's perfect plan.
Thank you for praying, Creeksiders.
"Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Lord, we are thankful for the time we have had in these buildings and
property. We are grateful for the new opportunities for personal growth
and outreach because of this location.
We thank you for the November 17 congregational meeting and the communication that transpired.
We are thankful that the relationship with the Evangelical Chinese Church is one of mutual respect and desire of your will.
We ask for your continued guidance of the Leadership team for the next
meeting with ECC in early December. Please go before us in preparation
of the agenda and outcome of that meeting.
We thank you that you are in the midst of us and your plan is for good. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Heavenly Father, as we move forward with your guidance in decisions to be made regarding these buildings we occupy, help us to keep in our minds and hearts that:
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city the watchmen stand guard in vain. (Psalms 127:1-2)
We choose to trust in you with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. We choose to acknowledge you in all our ways so that our path is made straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Thank you that we are your chosen people, called out of darkness into your light. (1 Peter 2:9)
In Jesus' name, Amen.
