It is said by some that churches talk too much about money. Jesus did not hold back from challenging people about finances. All ministry has costs. The Gospel does not go to the ends of the earth cheaply. It takes believers’ gifts to support ministry endeavors. Each week at Olive our church family brings the tithe to the storehouse. On the last day of March we concluded out 2006-07 budget. The target was $7,200,000. Our final giving number was reported to me this week. We came in at $7,237,289. Praise the Lord for the faithfulness of His church. The blessing was compounded when the budget was not only over given but it was under spent. God is good and we are off and giving now on the 2007-08 budget goal. The goal is $148,000 each week. I encourage you to be faithful, obedient and generous in your giving. 

Today is the day we remember the ultimate price that was paid for ministry. Good Friday was a dark day for Jesus when He was crucified. The price for our sin debt was paid in full. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow! Take time today to reflect on the cross. Be grateful for the death of Christ.    

This weekend we gather for EASTER services. We begin Saturday evening at 6 PM and continue Sunday morning with services at 9:30 and 11 AM. Come ready to worship. And don’t forget to give. Your gifts help pay the cost for getting the good news out to others around the world. 

Pastor Ted Traylor          

Posted on Thursday, April 5th, 2007 at 9:59 pm.
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