Monday, September 12, 2011

Clarity

Two weeks ago we (HDBC) were presented with the unexpected opportunity to expand our property.  We quickly gathered information, confirmed the details and prayed for clear direction from the Lord.  Through a series of events over the past few days it appeared that the door of opportunity was going to remain open.  Last night, in a unanimous vote, clarity was confirmed.  I am excited about the addition of this property simply because it will enable us to reach and disciple more people for the kingdom.  We do all this for the sake of the Gospel is not just a slogan, but is the motivation of all that we do. 

I praise the Lord for a unified body of believers.
I praise the Lord for a church with a passion for others.
I praise the Lord for a church with a vision for the future.

To God be the glory.

Monday, September 5, 2011

New Opportunities

Sometimes in life we find ourselves suddenly facing new opportunities which seem to come completely by surprise.  A new job opportunity presents itself.  A new relationship is formed.  An invitation to join the board of an organization or ministry of offered.  We may look at these things as random, unexpected opportunities.  However, they are often God's way of leading us down new roads or into new blessings.  This also happens to churches. 

Recently at HDBC we have been presented with some exciting new opportunities.  In the process of exploring the development of a new parking lot, we have discovered the possibility of acquiring additional property which would greatly enhance our options for expansion of our facilities in the future.  Is it a done deal?  While writing this blog I would have to say it certainly is not. But we are exploring the possibility that God may be leading in this direction.  I am looking forward to the opportunity to share this with the HDBC family on Wednesday night, September 7 at 6:30.   I am also trusting the Lord to give clear direction not only to our leaders, but to our entire church family.

Why would we build a new parking lot? 
Why would we consider purchasing additional land?

"We do all this for the sake of the Gospel."  We do these things in order to reach one more person, one more family, one more neighborhood, one more city.