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Thoughts on finances and prayer from #circlemaker

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I was only able to get through one chapter of this book on Thursday because of other meetings.  But this chapter had several quotes that jumped out at me.  Here are some thoughts for you to chew on: "I'll never forget that phrase: vision beyond your resources. . .We refuse to let our budget determine our vision. That left-brained approach is a wrong-brained approach because it's based on our limited resources rather than on God's unlimited provision. Faith is allowing your God-given vision determine your budget. That certainly does not mean you practice poor financial stewardship, spend beyond your means, and accumulate a huge debt load. It does mean that you take a step of faith when God gives you a vision because you trust that the One who gave you the vision is going to make provision. And for the record, if the vision is from God, it will most definitely be beyond your means." "A second lesson learned is that no doesn't always mean no; sometimes...

BOAM Retreat

Today, our leadership will be gathering for a retreat to begin our year together.  We have several new members on our leadership board so it is a great way to kick off the year.  Our leadership board is called BOAM (Board Of Administrative Ministries).  It is made up of the chairperson of each committee, the pastors, a moderator, secretary, & treasurer. Please pray for BOAM as we meet together.  Here is our agenda: Prayer (multiple times throughout our 3 hours together) Relationship Building Activities Evaluation of Church Ministries Goals & Dreams for the Future I am excited about this retreat and look forward to how God will use it in the future!