Hi Family,
It’s been another week filled with answered prayers and signs that God is up to something! I know with the seasons changing, we find ourselves trying to find our footing in new routines as kids go back to school, work schedules shift, and so much more, but I’m here to tell you that you got this! There are a few action steps throughout this week’s update because I value your feedback, so take a few minutes to complete those.
First, I want you to take this 60-second prayer survey: https://bit.ly/ICWWPrayerSurvey
Now, let’s get into the rest.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD CAMPUS RESTORATION UPDATE
Now that the carpets and floors and the other debris are removed, we were able to bring an architect on-site to begin to see our options as we enter the next phase of our rebuild in the coming weeks. People worldwide have been sending in their prayers that God will restore us more than we can imagine, and I want you to get excited because we are expecting God to do even BETTER!
SET YOUR FAITH AND PRAYERFULLY DETERMINE YOUR PLEDGE FOR REBUILDING
I want you to start to prayerfully consider what money you can set aside over the next 12 months to help rebuild THE LORD’S HOUSE. Insurance won’t cover everything we need to do. I know many were blessed under the prophecy I released in 2019 that “the next downturn would be our upturn!” You experienced God’s best. I especially lean on you to honor the Lord with a faithful seed. Leaders of this house, including me, will sow “willingly,” as was the case when David was building the Temple in 1 Chronicles 29:6.
The question is, can God trust you to give willingly once He blesses you? I know He can, so be on the lookout for a request for you to make a pledge to our building fund.
When it’s all said and done, further down in the passage in 1 Chronicles 29:9, it says, “The people rejoiced ... for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David, the king, also rejoiced greatly.” I can’t wait for us to rejoice together, in person, in the place that we call home.
STORMS CAN’T STOP OUR IMPACT
This Saturday, we are dedicating The Big Giveaway to help families in our community who were directly affected by Hurricane Ida. To do this, we partnered with the City of South Plainfield and received the mayor's support along with major news publications in the area. The outpouring of gratitude we have received from people is overwhelming. Here’s what local resident Jason had to say:
“Thank you for this opportunity to provide the things lost from flood damages. My family and I are grateful for your courtesy, plus the blessings your church is providing. We’re a family of 8 and are experiencing some very difficult times, and we continue to hold our heads up when we pray for God to guide us out as we hold onto our beliefs and good health. Thank you all!”
This is Impact! In just a few days, 180 families from all over NJ (literally!) will get to enter our warehouse and get items that may seem simple to us but will be a big step in their restoration from the flood. I feel like this is our most important Big Giveaway to date because we are getting the privilege to show God’s love in a tangible way to people from all walks of life who just experienced such tragedy and loss. We get the chance to let our light shine, and I know in this God is pleased.
We need new leaders and volunteers in this incredible outreach ministry. If you feel a call to serve and get off the sidelines, submit your interest here.
PLEASE, PLEASE JOIN A GROUP
If you haven’t registered for a group yet, what are you waiting for?
Do you want to get more disciplined in your finances and shift your negative relationship with money? There’s a group for that. Are you single and having trouble navigating the dating world? There’s a group for that. Maybe your self-esteem is in the dumps, and you’re having an identity crisis. There’s a group for that too!
Click here to get full details on all the groups being offered and to register today. I’m telling you, they will change your life. I want to see every ICWW partner connect to a small group because it’s time for you to invest more into your spiritual well-being. All groups are hybrid, so there’s really no excuse :-)
THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU
I know my updates have been a little lengthy lately, but this is my personal time with you every week, so I like to make sure I fill you in on everything. I’ve always had a very transparent style of leadership and although we aren’t physically gathering yet, I want to make sure that does not change. Thank you for your prayers, thank you for trusting me, and thank you for hanging in there with us as we move into our next.
So to recap, here are your next steps:
Pray on your building fund pledge
You are the best church!
Blessings & Love,
Bishop De’Andre Salter | Senior Pastor