Church finances look good. Our income exceeds our expenses so far this year. In 1997 we are looking at an increased budget due to the operation of our family center and the growth of our congregation. Pam Tuttle reports that our pathfinder club and staff now number over 75. It is hoped that we can finish 1996 with a large overflow which could be used to alleviate the needs we are looking at in the future.
Numbers are important, but above and beyond all else is what is happening in our personal life.
God looks at the Heart. Your church officers and staff urge you to develop and maintain a strong devotional life with deep Bible study and prayer. As Christmas approaches, let each of us invite Jesus to be born in our hearts. Perhaps 1997 will be the year Jesus will return to take us all home. There all is astir in preparation to accommodate the large influx of the saved.