God's Plan, Our Future
“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
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It has almost become a cliché that we live in uncertain times, but it is true. Though, I would argue that we have always lived in uncertain times. What makes this age different than before? Like the time of the reformation, the time of Christ, and of Jeremiah, we have lost our way. We cling to the things of this world over and beyond the things of God.
During the crisis of Jeremiah’s time, he reminds the faithful that God is still very much present and is actively laying out a pathway for us. But within this teaching there is something more, the implicit question of whether or not we are willing to follow.
As a congregation, we know that God has plans for us. When we look back it is clear to see how God has used the church to reach out to the young, to the searching, the struggling, to the faithful and to the least of these. We have seen the impact that we have made on the community that we are part of and the lives we have touched which have been great and many.
It is hard, near impossible to see where the future might be calling us. We must make the intentional choice to trust in God’s plan. In doing so, we have chosen the theme “God’s Plans, Our Future.” It affirms both our faith in God and in Jesus Christ as the head of the church, but it also celebrates the recognition that God is NOT done with us yet!
We can see how God is working through our amazing staff! We see God’s hand in Bryan’s devotion to our congregation, in Neneth’s gifts of evangelism, in Claudia’s nurturing of the youth and young adult, in Amber in her music and administration, and in Nick in assuring that our worship time works smoothly. We see it in the tireless work of the stewardship team and the session. We see it in the faithfulness and support of our whole community.
While God has a plan, a big part of that plan is us. As the body of Christ, we are a partner to God’s plan. The reality is as partners of God, both faith and practical things are needed. Will you pray and search your heart and see how you can financially support the church so that we can continue to do God’s ministry in this part of San Jose? We need to raise about $200,000 in pledges to make our budget work, so please pray on your pledge this year and consider increasing your giving.
We, the church can only follow God’s plan with the prayers of those who are part of it, and your physical and financial support.
In Christ,
The Westminster Stewardship Committee
During the crisis of Jeremiah’s time, he reminds the faithful that God is still very much present and is actively laying out a pathway for us. But within this teaching there is something more, the implicit question of whether or not we are willing to follow.
As a congregation, we know that God has plans for us. When we look back it is clear to see how God has used the church to reach out to the young, to the searching, the struggling, to the faithful and to the least of these. We have seen the impact that we have made on the community that we are part of and the lives we have touched which have been great and many.
It is hard, near impossible to see where the future might be calling us. We must make the intentional choice to trust in God’s plan. In doing so, we have chosen the theme “God’s Plans, Our Future.” It affirms both our faith in God and in Jesus Christ as the head of the church, but it also celebrates the recognition that God is NOT done with us yet!
We can see how God is working through our amazing staff! We see God’s hand in Bryan’s devotion to our congregation, in Neneth’s gifts of evangelism, in Claudia’s nurturing of the youth and young adult, in Amber in her music and administration, and in Nick in assuring that our worship time works smoothly. We see it in the tireless work of the stewardship team and the session. We see it in the faithfulness and support of our whole community.
While God has a plan, a big part of that plan is us. As the body of Christ, we are a partner to God’s plan. The reality is as partners of God, both faith and practical things are needed. Will you pray and search your heart and see how you can financially support the church so that we can continue to do God’s ministry in this part of San Jose? We need to raise about $200,000 in pledges to make our budget work, so please pray on your pledge this year and consider increasing your giving.
We, the church can only follow God’s plan with the prayers of those who are part of it, and your physical and financial support.
In Christ,
The Westminster Stewardship Committee
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