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Pastor Bert’s Bits for July 2010 Psalms
105:1-5“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name:
let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face
evermore. 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his
wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;” Praise the Lord
for all that has and is happening at Faith Baptist Church. We have just completed the first annual Trustee
and wives retreat in Fruitland, Florida at the Life Enrichment Center. What a wonderful and Blessed time
we had as we focused in on the work of the Lord and the direction He wants us to go in the coming years. First,
I would like to thank all of you for your prayers for Faith and for me as your pastor. Without those
prayer many of the issues that we face and the obstacles we encounter could not be overcome. One
night in late May, God woke me in the middle of the night and laid on my heart these word “Focus
on Faith!” I began to pray and seek God’s direction and it is my belief that God wants us to Focus
our Faith, on Souls, on our Families, on our Doctrine, on our Youth and our Seniors, on our Finances
and on Everything that we do! So this year as we continue to “Catch the Vision” that God has given
us here at Faith Baptist Church, and as we continue to train believers All the Way to Eternity, we will
do it by our “Focus on Faith”. This is
our motto for the 2010-2011 year and we want to apply it to everything we do! Many
issues were discussed and set in motion during the “Focus on Faith Trustee’s retreat”: Expand
the present kitchen and completely refurbish it with a new stove, new cabinets, new sink, and more area. Expand
children’s classroom by knocking out wall to storage area at end of hall. Design
and build a storage area for tables and flower arrangements. Develop
a children’s program for Sunday night to include Jr. High children as well as the younger ages. Review
the current constitution, make necessary changes and present those to the church membership for approval. Design
the Nursery with shelving and a changing station. Update the sound system Designed
a new wedding procedures for members and non-members Initiated an inventory
list of church property Discussed property acquisition, of both land
and houses in the immediate area of the church. Discussed and examined
two building concepts for enlargement of the sanctuary and Sunday school area. Developed
the yearly calendar for the year 2010-2011 Determined that as a church
we must develop a financial plan to insure that we can weather any financial impact Redesign
the front of the church by removing the flower area and making a walkway with shrubs to the parking area.
Covering the pipes that hold up the drive -thru roof with decorative
covering Borrow a small bus to see if a bus ministry is feasible and
financially sound. Finish the parking area by over spraying it with
sealer and painting in parking lines. Many other items were
addressed and discussed during the retreat. Upon completion of the retreat we presented the issues and
items of discussion to the church membership on Sunday night June 27, 2010. All
questions were answered as to the steps in which we will proceed, but the bottom line is that with God’s
direction we want to go forward and build this church for the glory of God. One
important note is that ALL of the members, Trustee’s, and the Pastor have agreed that we will
not put this church into debt.We will only do those things
that can be paid for and at no time will we remove ourselves from the current debt free status!!!!!!!! Please
be in prayer as we “Focus on Faith” for the coming year. We are excited about the journey that lies
ahead. We are united in our purpose to serve God, We are praying for God’s leading and direction. Today
we begin the next step in the vision that God has presented to us and we want you to be part of it! To
those who are away, We love and miss you. We continue to pray for each of you, and look forward to your
card’s and letter’s letting us know how you are doing. Love
in Christ, Pastor Bert
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