"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:3-6)
Lord, we are thankful for our partnership with you in moving forward towards acquiring this property. We are grateful for the partnership with Evangelical Chinese Church in seeking your vision for this place. We are thankful for Creeksiders joining together generously to fund the purchase of this property.
- We pray that the ECC will accept our offer for purchase so that your plans may be carried to completion.
- We ask that you continue to grow us in our faith and unite us in serving you.
- With trusting and humble hearts, we praise you for guiding us on this journey.
"Not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6)
Thank you, Lord, for giving us generous and unified hearts as we continue to move forward towards purchasing this property we occupy.
We choose to remember that it is by your Holy Spirit that the family of Creekside will inhabit these buildings and be strengthened for service.
May you continue to reveal your vision and purposes to each one of us as we seek to serve you with our individual gifts.
Protect us with humble, trusting hearts to be a unified body of Christ.
"Let them us give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his
wonderful deeds for men. Let us sacrifice thank offerings and tell of
his works with songs of joy." (Psalm 107:21-22)
We thank you,
Lord, for leading us to this place. We are grateful for the partnering
with Evangelical Chinese Church and their desire to have us be in this
place to continue your work in this community. We ask that you lead us
as a united church through this phase of raising funds to acquire this
property. Strengthen us with humble and generous hearts of thanksgiving.
Continue to reveal your vision for us in this place as we desire to
honor you.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up;
do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah: 43:19)
Please pray for the June 8 building meeting:
- For great attendance and energy
- For clarity and connection
- For God's heart to be experienced.
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.
