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2 Corinthians 9:7
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Hebrews 13:6
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Acts 20:35
I have shown you in every way by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
God loves a cheerful giver because God is a cheerful giver. The born-again believer in Jesus Christ should not view the giving of tithes and offerings as a dreaded duty, but as a privilege. We should see these acts as a grace given to us by our God. It is one way we can show our gratitude for the gift of salvation God has given to us in His son Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity to show gratitude for the daily provisions God so graciously provides for you. When you give to support the Gospel ministry you are investing in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven.
Thank You and God Bless,
Pastor Ray Renn
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Hebrews 13:6
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Acts 20:35
I have shown you in every way by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
God loves a cheerful giver because God is a cheerful giver. The born-again believer in Jesus Christ should not view the giving of tithes and offerings as a dreaded duty, but as a privilege. We should see these acts as a grace given to us by our God. It is one way we can show our gratitude for the gift of salvation God has given to us in His son Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity to show gratitude for the daily provisions God so graciously provides for you. When you give to support the Gospel ministry you are investing in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven.
Thank You and God Bless,
Pastor Ray Renn
Pastor's thoughts
06.09.25
Psalm 126:3
The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
Some Christians are sadly prone to look on the dark side of everything, and to dwell more upon what they have gone through than upon what God has done for them. Ask for their impression of the Christian life, and they will describe their continual conflicts, their deep afflictions, their sad adversities, and the sinfulness of their hearts, yet with scarcely any allusion to the mercy and help which God has vouchsafed them. But a Christian whose soul is in a healthy state, will come forward joyously, and say, "I will speak, not about myself, but to the honour of my God. He hath brought me up out of an horrible pit, and out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings: and He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. The Lord hath done great things for me, whereof I am glad." Such an abstract of experience as this is the very best that any child of God can present. It is true that we endure trials, but it is just as true that we are delivered out of them. It is true that we have our corruptions, and mournfully do we know this, but it is quite as true that we have an all-sufficient Saviour, who overcomes these corruptions, and delivers us from their dominion. In looking back, it would be wrong to deny that we have been in the Slough of Despond, and have crept along the Valley of Humiliation, but it would be equally wicked to forget that we have been through them safely and profitably; we have not remained in them, thanks to our Almighty Helper and Leader, who has brought us "out into a wealthy place." The deeper our troubles, the louder our thanks to God, who has led us through all, and preserved us until now. Our griefs cannot mar the melody of our praise, we reckon them to be the bass part of our life's song, "He hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."
By Charles Spurgeon
The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
Some Christians are sadly prone to look on the dark side of everything, and to dwell more upon what they have gone through than upon what God has done for them. Ask for their impression of the Christian life, and they will describe their continual conflicts, their deep afflictions, their sad adversities, and the sinfulness of their hearts, yet with scarcely any allusion to the mercy and help which God has vouchsafed them. But a Christian whose soul is in a healthy state, will come forward joyously, and say, "I will speak, not about myself, but to the honour of my God. He hath brought me up out of an horrible pit, and out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings: and He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. The Lord hath done great things for me, whereof I am glad." Such an abstract of experience as this is the very best that any child of God can present. It is true that we endure trials, but it is just as true that we are delivered out of them. It is true that we have our corruptions, and mournfully do we know this, but it is quite as true that we have an all-sufficient Saviour, who overcomes these corruptions, and delivers us from their dominion. In looking back, it would be wrong to deny that we have been in the Slough of Despond, and have crept along the Valley of Humiliation, but it would be equally wicked to forget that we have been through them safely and profitably; we have not remained in them, thanks to our Almighty Helper and Leader, who has brought us "out into a wealthy place." The deeper our troubles, the louder our thanks to God, who has led us through all, and preserved us until now. Our griefs cannot mar the melody of our praise, we reckon them to be the bass part of our life's song, "He hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."
By Charles Spurgeon
I would like to encourage anyone who was not present Sunday, 4/13/2025 to click on the video link, visit our website, Facebook page, or You Tube channel and watch that message. In it, I recapped for the congregation how "Buy the Field" came to be. I updated the congregation on the progress of the "Buy the Field" offering/vision. I attempted to clarify any confusion around the connection with "Buy the Field" and Center Faith Ministries. I discussed the work that is taking place in Haiti right now. I updated the church by praising God that the "Buy the Field" offering goal of $60,000.00 had been met and exceeded in approximately 7 months. The Lord used people from at least a handful of churches to reach this goal. It has been amazing to see how God has orchestrated this ministry.
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"Buy the Field" Update
April 13th, 2025 The goal has been met -
but the work is not over! |
In the short time since that message, praise the Lord, the well has been dug! There will be a temporary hand pump installed ASAP. Concrete blocks will start to be made and dried soon, now that there is water on the property. We also have purchased materials and supplies that will be shipped from here to Haiti in the next couple of weeks for the construction of the buildings. Please continue to pray for and support this ministry as the Lord leads.
The next step will be to build a dwelling and a storage building on the property. The dwelling will house the individual or persons that will be overseeing Center Faith Ministries daily operations in Haiti. It will allow the director to live on the property, organize and oversee ministry operations and provide some security for the property. The dwelling will have a bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen and a living/gathering room for people to come for ministry. A storage building will also be needed to store tools, equipment, seed, feed, etc. The cost to complete the structures will be approximately $20k.
Donations can now be made directly to Center Faith Ministries. Reach out to Laura Newhouse or myself for more information or to answer any questions regarding Center Faith Ministries and the "Buy the Field" project.
[email protected]
Please feel free to share with your family, friends and co-workers about the "Buy the Field" mission and the Center Faith Ministries work in Haiti. Please continue to pray for the "Buy the Field" mission, the work of Center Faith Ministries, the work of Lake Gaston Baptist church, the local missionaries and the churches in Haiti. God has not forsaken the people of Haiti and neither have we!
Thank you and God bless,
Pastor Ray Renn
The next step will be to build a dwelling and a storage building on the property. The dwelling will house the individual or persons that will be overseeing Center Faith Ministries daily operations in Haiti. It will allow the director to live on the property, organize and oversee ministry operations and provide some security for the property. The dwelling will have a bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen and a living/gathering room for people to come for ministry. A storage building will also be needed to store tools, equipment, seed, feed, etc. The cost to complete the structures will be approximately $20k.
Donations can now be made directly to Center Faith Ministries. Reach out to Laura Newhouse or myself for more information or to answer any questions regarding Center Faith Ministries and the "Buy the Field" project.
[email protected]
Please feel free to share with your family, friends and co-workers about the "Buy the Field" mission and the Center Faith Ministries work in Haiti. Please continue to pray for the "Buy the Field" mission, the work of Center Faith Ministries, the work of Lake Gaston Baptist church, the local missionaries and the churches in Haiti. God has not forsaken the people of Haiti and neither have we!
Thank you and God bless,
Pastor Ray Renn
Received-to-date: $69,428.67
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