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Colossians 3:1-4
1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
– Colossians 3:1-4 (ESV)
25 Years of Ministry
This September, Wawasee Bible will celebrate a quarter century of gospel ministry in the Wawasee Community. For nearly 25 years, hundreds of people of all ages have entered our facility week in and week out to worship Jesus Christ, then leave to go out into the world to put into practice the things the Spirit has taught us. As we close out our 25th year of ministry, we want to do so in a way that launches us into the next 25 years, that we might take hold of all God has planned for us!
Seeking Things Above
On Sunday, May 1, 2011 we formally presented an exciting 6-month vision that we’re undertaking as a church family to enhance the ministry opportunities within our church, in our community, and around the globe! Based on Colossians 3:1-4, we’ve titled our vision “Seeking Things Above” and over the next six months we hope to give together toward a Faith Goal of $125,000. The majority of the funds given will be used to renovate the north wing of our facility so that we can enhance and expand our gospel impact—for God’s glory, our joy, and our community’s good!
It’s Not About Us!
We desire to reach as many people as possible with the hope and new life offered in Jesus Christ. We intend to commit the first 10% of every dollar given to Seeking Things Above to care for the poor and needy in our local community and to help some of the neediest people on our planet in India—all of it in the name of Jesus Christ! We continue to invest in our orphanage ministry in India and with these funds we are committing to again fund the construction of a new facility for a church plant in India.
We continue to support our orphanage ministry in India as well as care for the destitute sick, needy widows, and assist local churches there. As part of Seeking Things Above we are again committing to fund the construction of a new facility for a local church plant in central India. Photos below are from a 2008 visit to India by members of Wawasee Bible.
We give thousands of dollars every year to help the poor and needy in our local community through our benevolence ministry and food pantry. As part of Seeking Things Above we will give more toward helping those in our own community. Details of how Seeking Things Above funds will be used in community have yet to be announced. Check back later for updates as we consider how God would have us care for those around us.
On Sunday, June 5, 2011, we will make 6-month faith commitments as a church family to Seeking Things Above. This commitment is confidential and non-binding, but is an expression of what you believe God may provide through you. You will be invited to pledge an extra monthly gift above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings to Seeking Things Above.
June 5 will also mark the beginning of our giving period and everyone is invited to begin their giving with a generous cash gift as we establish momentum for the next six months. This will be done in the form of a second offering that morning, a “First Fruits” offering that will be given above and beyond both our regular tithes and our 6-month faith commitments.
Again, our Faith Goal is to raise $125,000 over six months. This is a first of its kind endeavor for our church! It’s a faith goal—not something easily attained, but one that requires sacrifice and faith that God will multiply our efforts! 
The Lord gives us everything we need to accomplish his work. He entrusts resources into our hands, then asks us to trust him to multiply the results. The big question is this: Are you willing to accept the challenge to release your resources into his eternal work?
As you prayerfully consider the role God would have you play in this campaign, remember that we are being asked to give over and above our regular tithes and offerings. Realize that it is not about equal gifts, but equal sacrifice, as we all seek to be obedient to God’s leading.
Your gift to this campaign will impact countless lives for the Kingdom of God, including your own. And the greater your sacrifice, the greater your joy in witnessing the power of God as he transforms that sacrifice into changed lives. May we all commit together to Seeking Things Above and be Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus who Give Sacrificially!
You can scroll through the Keynote presentation below. This presentation was given on Sunday, May 1, 2011 during the morning service. Unfortunately, audio from the presentation did not get recorded.
View the video walk-through of the proposed renovation below. (The video only represents changes to the main Fellowship Hall. It does not look at the kitchen, office, or storage renovations.) Under the “Downloads” section you can download and view actual floor plans.
Walk-thru of the proposed renovations to the Fellowship Hall.
Use the links below to download information, renovation plans, and pledge cards for Seeking Things Above.
Seeking Things Above Brochure
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Renovation Floor Plans
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