Richard and I have a good friend who likes to say,
“The Lord moves in mischievous ways.”
That’s his way of having a good laugh when the mysterious providence of
God sends him in surprising directions.
C1 Bank slammed the door in our faces again this week by asking us to
assume all liability for the Faith Church property, even claims prior to our
ownership. The Building Vision Team and
Session agree that the risk is too great, and our lawyer considers it bizarre
to request this full indemnity. So we
have withdrawn our offer and our deposit.
Thankfully God has come to our rescue once
again. We have a new and exciting
possibility: 22 acre site and building
on Hwy 64, near Greyhawk Landing. This
week we have begun to explore the possibility of purchasing the Aurora
Ministries Property. We will measure
our enthusiasm, keep quiet in public, and wait for the BVT and Session to get
more information to us, but here’s the scoop:
It’s a lovely, peaceful site with tree-lined entrance (currently
gated). There’s a 13,800 SF building
with a small chapel, kitchen, courtyard, and 31 offices and classrooms. We will share images on Sunday in a brief
report after worship and there will be a congregational meeting on May 26 to
hear in more detail about this new and exciting possibility!
As the Building Vision Team and Session met this
week, I was reminded once again of how blessed I am to serve such a courageous,
flexible, trusting, and generous congregation.
I love the way you roll with the punches and keep the faith.
Sunday is Mother’s Day and the final week before
Pentecost. We will consider all the
Marys in Jesus’ life – his mother, his friends and followers, and the mothers
of his disciples. Each of these women
shows us what it means to be devoted in faith and life. The choir is singing the challenging Ave
Verum by Mozart and the bells are ringing the lovely Bach-Gounod Ave
Maria.
Hope to see you!
Newcomers, this Sunday is a good one to meet with
the elders at 11:30 to talk about joining.
If you are considering and have questions, feel free to call me or write
back. And don't forget you are invited
to dinner at the Deiberts on May 19th at 6:00 pm.
Our prayers are with all of you, especially the
Steele family (Jeff) and the Hughes (Bob's surgery on 17th). Remember that your
Peace family loves you and prays for you by name every single day.
Grace and peace,
Elizabeth
