As our church building project progresses, many have asked about our "Bless the Mess" campaign. Let's dive into what this initiative is all about and how it fits into our broader building project vision.

The Bless the Mess campaign was created to address unexpected challenges we've encountered during our building project. When construction began, our crews discovered something surprising: large pieces of concrete debris that had been buried on our property for over 50 years. Additionally, city regulations required us to upgrade our building plans from a 4-inch to a 6-inch concrete slab foundation. These unforeseen circumstances have created additional costs that weren't part of our original building budget.

We've turned this challenge into an opportunity to give a special gift to Jesus this Christmas. Our Bless the Mess campaign aims to raise $150,000 by December 25th to cover these unexpected costs. We're working toward this goal in three stages:

• $50,000 by the end of October
• $100,000 by the end of November
• $150,000 by December 25th

Through your generous support, we've already raised $74,972.34 – a testament to our church family's commitment to this vision!

It's important to understand that Bless the Mess is separate from our other building-related funds. While Bless the Mess handles unexpected construction costs, we also maintain our Faith Promise fund, which serves a different purpose. Faith Promise is specifically designated for our future monthly mortgage and utility payments, estimated at $26,000 per month, with a monthly goal of $15,000.

Currently, we've set aside five months of mortgage payments through Faith Promise, and we're working toward the bank's requirement of six months in reserve. This is separate from your regular tithes and offerings, which support our ongoing ministry operations.

As we continue this journey, the most immediate impact you can make is through supporting the Bless the Mess campaign. However, we encourage you to remain faithful to:

• Your regular tithes and offerings
• Your Faith Promise commitments
• Your prayers for our building project, specifically focusing on:
  • Unity among our church family throughout this process
  • Financial provision for the project
  • Favor with city officials and contractors

Thank you for being part of this exciting chapter in our church's history. Together, we can transform these unexpected challenges into testimonies of God's faithfulness.

Want to learn more about the heart behind this campaign? We encourage you to watch (or rewatch) Pastor's message titled "Bless This Mess" for a deeper understanding of God's vision for our future.