Numbers chapter thirteen tells the story of twelve people Moses sent ahead of everyone else in order to see firsthand the incredible promised land that God had already decided to give his people. Ten of them looked at the promise, but were overwhelmed by the giants they saw nearby. Two of them saw the possibilities that God was setting up for them in the future.
Those that were discouraged by the giants also saw themselves as mere grasshoppers, while two of them saw themselves the way God did - as able to overcome every obstacle. Verse 30 says this: "then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, "Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.""
Building Your Future is about planting a seed into your future based on what God has spoken to your heart. Your future always starts with a vision of what God has promised you. What do you see? We're here to agree with you in faith for what you're believing for. As a church, we're setting our sights on a new building. His word teaches us that when we place God first in our hearts and in our giving, He is faithful to help us build our future.
We've Accomplished Much
Our journey to reach the new church together has taken us through a lot. Since the first capital campaign we launched in 2004, we've raised more than $1.2 million that we've used to assemble a great team, begin the design process, and start working with our town. Here are some of the things we've completed since that time, and the price we've paid for them to advance our vision for expansion:
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Conductedneighborhood meetings
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Conducted public hearings
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Numerous meetings with Town Staff
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Made 12 Submissions and Applications
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Completed 7 official Sketch Concept Plan meetings
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Hired Architects, Developer, and Builder
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Hired 2 Civil Engineering Firms
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Met with Town Board, Planning Board, and Architectural Review Board
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Paid principal and interest on new land
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Traffic and Parking Studies and Impact
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Stormwater Management Studies and Impact
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Views and Vistas Studies and Impact
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Police, Fire, Emergency Studies and Impacts
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Ecology and Wildlife Studies and Impact
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Land Use Studies and Impacts
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Completed Utility Studies and Impacts
And Much More...
Total Expenses: $1,840,470
Although it's been many years since we first shared our desire to build, we are now finally on the verge of building!
We need your faithful financial support. In the near future, we will be asking you to give towards this vision. When the prophet Habakkuk was praying about building his future, God spoke and said this about his future:
"This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed."
Habakkuk 2:3 (NLT) We believe this verse is for Faith Temple and it is for you. The things you're believing for will not be delayed! Release your faith with us through this campaign, and God will fulfill what He has promised you.
Let's Build Together!
Senior Pastors Stephen and Darla Edlin
