It looks like all business in the pictures above as Sue Rudalevige and Shirley Martell sign the legal papers on behalf of the Board of Trustees, but be assured that a cheer of joy went up about 10:30 this morning as we left the office of the title company with keys in hand!
And now a new journey begins. We have not reached the promised land. We have not arrived at a final resting place. We are not moving backward to life the way it used to be. No, now a new journey begins -- and what an exciting journey it is! Here we are, members of the Site Team (minus a few who couldn't be with us this morning), after signing papers, standing outside our new space at 185 High Street, Unit 6.
Let this new facility be called...
a launching pad for mission and ministry
a house of hospitality and hope and healing
a neighborhood center
a place where children are always welcome
a testament to the prayer and discernment of a faithful remnant
a sanctuary for encountering God
a symbol of resurrection and new life
a classroom for out-of-the-box thinking
a safe place for exploring the way of Jesus
a home for open hearts, open minds, and open doors
a breeding ground for peace and justice
a shelter for the dispossessed
a living room for building community
a witness to the power of the Holy Spirit
Let it never be called a fortress, a club for insiders, an island disconnected from its neighbors, a museum celebrating the past, or a place where people go through the motions. The prophet Jeremiah conveys God's words of assurance to God's people: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope" (Jer. 29:11). This purchase marks the beginning of a new chapter of ministry, and the future is filled with hope! In Christ's love, Allen & Sara
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