Happy Thanksgiving
We follow a gracious and generous Lord! Gratitude should distinguish us. Over sixty-five times in Scripture, we have instructions or examples of thanksgiving. Consider just a few of these:
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:8
I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High. Psalm 7:17
You will say in that day: "I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. Isaiah 12:1
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. Revelation 11:17
As we enjoy time with friends and family this week, let's be diligent in cultivating hearts of gratitude toward our ever-generous Lord.
No Activities Wednesday Night
There are no activities this Wednesday night. We’ll see you Sunday!
Proposed 2023 Ministry Budget
Linked below, please find the proposed 2023 Ministry Budget prepared by the elders, finance team, and staff. We have prepared a budget that promotes the ongoing spread of the gospel through Crestview. We expect that giving this year will exceed our 2022 budget!! This growth will allow us to expand the missions and ministry efforts of the church and move us closer to the next phase of work in the worship center. The church will be able to affirm the budget at the members meeting on Dec 4.
As you consider this budget, please prayerfully give attention to your faithful financial support of your church. When a member votes to approve the budget, it is also a personal commitment to do your part in helping undergird your church through generous giving.
Deacon Recommendations
The elders and deacons recommend that the church affirm the following men to serve as deacons:
Doug Lawrence
Clay McLean (Reaffirmation)
Reese Simmons
Grayson Webb
These men and their wives have undergone a vetting process to confirm biblical qualifications, and they all desire to serve the church if affirmed. If, for some reason, you believe one of these is not qualified, please talk to him or notify an elder. At the Dec 4 members meeting, you will have the opportunity to affirm these men as deacons.
For His Glory,
Pastor Thomas