I have some good news that I would like to share. Our church building has been sitting on about 18 acres of land. Over the past several years this land has increased in value. That’s normal. What’s unusual about this land though is that the value has sky-rocketed because it has become commercial, institutional and industrial land. We were approached a few months ago by a company wishing to purchase 4 acres from us. After all the conversations and lawyers and papers, we finally received our check today after the church mortgage was paid off yesterday. Remember back in 1997 we went through a devastating church-split which caused us to lose over two-thirds of the congregation. Our small little remainder has been carrying the same financial burden, such as almost $4,000/month mortgage payments, since then. Every year has been a struggle financially. When we went through the split I took a pay cut and since then just recently took one small raise. Now, after over 11 years, the financial burden is gone with some money to spare. What a journey! It has had a strange affect on me. I feel that through sheer determination and God’s help we have made it. Now that this battle is done, now what? It’s a strange feeling. I kind of feel like a warrior without a war. Been there before. When we are all back in September we plan on having one hell of a mortgage-burning party.
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David Hayward is a pastor artistically stripping to the essential.
Yey! That is great news. I’m so happy for the community David. Maybe we’ll have our visa in time to make the mortgage burning party! Love to you all.
Thanks for sharing your good news, thats fab! I’m sure the “what’s next” question will be answered soon enough. All best to you, Kim
Now you have enough money to start that Christian amusement park…
except now you don’t have enough land.
It’s like “Gift of the Magi” all over again.
Christian amusement park? Burn the mortgage, my friend. Enjoy the blessing and keep listening to Him as you go. There’s a lot of strange voices in the wind out there…
we still have around 14 acres left.
WOOT! The question is… what will you do with the $4000 per month you used to pay for rent!?!? Wow!
What this is a awesome testimony of the strength of your community. And an awesome show of resourcing, teamwork, and the Fathers providence. Props to you and the people that serve together….beside you NP.
I vote for a water park. Or a indoor skating rink. A mini mall. Where we can all drop our christian dollars to promote the….oh never mind. Hugs!
Congratulations! build a golf course!
Oh happy day. Congratulations. what a wonderful blessing.
Comfort sounds dangerous.
yes indeed. but rests are okay, aren’t they? til the next thing?
Congratulations!!! share some
Whjat an awesome story! Thanks for sharing. See…God IS good!
so much for prophetic words…
We could build a giant tower that would reach up into the heavens…no, wait…
Awesome, Congratulations!
Ohh and makes me think of 2 Corinthinans 8:14-15.. There’s always plenty of needs in the world. Enjoy the blessing. If we are all deep in need all the time (Which we have various anyway) who would supply/share from the plenty? Blessings, Mimosa
David, I hope you get not just your pay cut back but a rise in line with inflation.
Pay a pastor what they’re worth, in my mind. Bless them! Give them the pay rise without waiting for them to ask for it!
Lynn
woo hoo!!! we’re coming so make sure you let us know when it is! what a wonderful story this is – hope you enjoy every minute of your holiday – you’ve earned it!!