The treasure of Christ is found in us! That is amazing, since we are “jars of clay” – that is, not worthy to hold such riches.

This is true for each individual Christian and for us as a congregation. It is the grace of God that makes us what we are. God has purified us by the sacrifice of Jesus and made us to be holy and worthy vessels of Christ.

We have a huge task before us. The renovation project is no easy thing. The resources of time and money that are needed are immense. The logical reasons to quit or reasons why we will fail are easy to see – after all, we are a group of clay jars.

And yet, we are boldly striving to do something for the glory of the Savior. We want to establish a place where Jesus will be worshiped for generations to come. We know the power of the gospel as it is proclaimed and so we trust God to bless our efforts.

It is the power of God that allows us to accomplish anything for his kingdom. Pray that he blesses our efforts so that Living Hope would be and remain a place where jars of clay find the lasting strength that comes through faith in Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV) "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."

 

Pastor Aufdemberge

Pastor Kneser

Pastor Wempner

Pastor Zarling