August 2023:
An Exciting Building Update
Jesus said, “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
It is the desire of White Stone Community Church for God to lead our building expansion project. That is why our fund-raising has been called a “Hearing from God” initiative. The church’s leadership has asked people to pray, ask God how they should participate, then simply be obedient to whatever leadings they receive.
We believe that by allowing God to be in control, White Stone will bear much fruit for His Kingdom. He has prepared fields for White Stone that are ripe for the harvest. A larger, more functional building will be a valuable tool as we prepare for that harvest.
Thanks to some very generous donations recently, the White Stone building fund has grown to more than $5.5M. Praise the Lord!
The current target of $5.9M to start the project is now within reach. Although the committee will continue to “count the cost” before starting construction on the addition to the building, we are excited to announce the parking lot will be expanded this fall. This will provide more parking on Sunday mornings and will be in preparation for building construction, during which about 25% of our current parking spaces will be unavailable.
Please continue to ask God how you should participate in the “Hearing from God” initiative. Also, please join us in praying that our Lord will do an amazing work yet this year that will leave absolutely no doubt that He is firmly in control.
April 2023:
Jesus said, “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
It is the desire of White Stone Community Church for God to lead our building expansion project. That is why our fund-raising has been called a “Hearing from God” initiative. The church’s leadership has asked people to pray, ask God how they should participate, then simply be obedient to whatever leadings they receive.
We believe that by allowing God to be in control, White Stone will bear much fruit for His Kingdom. He has prepared fields for White Stone that are ripe for the harvest. A larger, more functional building will be a valuable tool as we continue to prepare for that harvest.
The building fund is now approaching $4.8M. Our current target of $5.9M to start the construction process is in sight and we trust the Lord’s perfect timing will determine when to move ahead with this project. Please continue to pray and ask how you should participate. Also, please join us in praying that God will do an amazing work yet this year that will leave absolutely no doubt that He is firmly in control.
apart from Him, we can do nothing…
September 2022:
God continues to bless White Stone in many ways, including the donation of more than $2.2M to the building expansion project in the past year, pushing the funds raised to date above $4.2M. Thank you White Stone family for your generosity.
At the Family Meeting on August 29, we discussed how extreme inflation has forced the building team to increase the budget for this project by nearly $2M. It may seem like a lot of money to raise, but nothing is impossible with God. We are confident that through a combination of cost reductions and additional giving, God’s perfect timing to expand His church will be revealed.
Please continue praying about how you can give and help reach this goal and simply be obedient to the Lord’s leadings. For more details, listen to the live stream of the meeting by clicking here.
As of September 15, the total cost of the project is $9.6M
Funds raised to date $4.2M
Funds yet to be raised $2.4M
Funds that could be borrowed $3.0M