See, I am doing a new thing! Now it will spring up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:19)
We are grateful and thankful, Lord, for your extreme faithfulness and the faithfulness of the Creekside family and Evangelical Chinese Church in navigating us through the process of purchasing this place.
With this knowledge and experience of God's faithfulness, we move forward in the steps to acquire this property, with a posture of expectancy to be amazed at what God is going to do.
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give
you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ, so that
with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and father of our Lord
Jesus Christ. (Romans 15: 5-6)
Lord, we are grateful for your faithfulness in guiding and leading us through the steps of purchasing this property.
Thank
you for the relationship with Evangelical Chinese Church which is
growing beyond a business transaction to one of uniting in serving you.
I trust in you, O Lord;
You are my God.
My times are in your hands. (Psalm 31:15)
We are thankful for the generosity of our Creekside families contributing to the building fund towards the goal needed for a summer closing date.
We ask for continued guidance and timely communication between Creekside Covenant Church and Evangelical Chinese Church as we partner together to accomplish your plans for both churches.
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. (Exodus 15:13)
Thank you, Lord, that you have chosen us to serve you in mighty ways from this place. We are grateful for the continued partnership with Evangelical Chinese Church in the process of transferring this property to Creekside. We ask for protection and guidance of our churches. We ask for protection of families and individuals so that we may be strong to serve you.
How great is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow on those who take refuge in you. (Psalms 31:19)
Thank you, Lord, for the godly partnership we have with Evangelical Chinese Church in seeking your best plan for both churches.
Thank you that this relationship goes beyond a business transaction and is purposed for a higher call of serving you.
Help us to reach the monetary goal needed to take the next step of a closing date on purchasing this property.
We are grateful for your goodness to us.
"Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you." (Psalms 37:3-5)
Please pray for the Creekside Leadership Team and the Evangelical Chinese Church leadership scheduled to meet soon on the next step in negotiating a closing date for purchase of this property; that we would have clarity and unity as we move forward.
Please pray that both churches would commit all to the Lord and trust that he will give both churches the desire of their hearts.
"The Lord will bless those who respect him, from the smallest to the greatest." (Psalm 115:13)
We are grateful that you are a God of wisdom and righteousness.
We ask for continued guidance through negotiations with Evangelical Chinese Church and a favorable outcome for both churches on the closing date for purchase of this property.
May we remain respectful to the Lord and do great things for Jesus.
Thank you for leading us on this journey of property acquisition for a home base from which to serve you.
