In Matthew’s Gospel, 7:24-25, we find these words of Jesus: “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living.  They are foundational words, words to build a life on.  If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock.  Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit – but nothing moved that house.  It was fixed to the rock.” (The Message)

We poured the slab today for our new building with the belief that a solid foundation will uphold us in our times of growth and development of our ministry.  Time spent setting and building on a solid foundation is never wasted time.  In fact, more time and much thought goes into the foundation of a new building because without it, the building has nothing on which to stand.

As we lay the foundation of future ministry in our church, I invite you to lay a solid foundation in your relationship with Jesus Christ.  Study God’s Word.  Spend time in worship and prayer.  Serve Christ by serving others.  And you will have a foundation that will sustain you in all storms of life.

Peace and grace,
James Haskins