More Than Enough!

They went to Moses and reported, “The people have given more than enough materials to complete the job the Lord has commanded us to do!” So Moses gave the command, and this message was sent throughout the camp: “Men and women, don’t prepare any more gifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!” So the people stopped bringing their sacred offerings. Exodus 36:5-6

Nine months ago the people of God at Englewood Baptist Church began giving above and beyond their tithes, to pay for the construction and furnishing of a student building we call the EDGE. Yesterday, I had the privilege of doing what I, and thousands of other pastors, have never done before. I announced to this precious congregation, what Moses said 35 centuries ago- Brothers and sisters, don’t prepare any more gifts for the EDGE. We have enough!

With the money we had been saving the past 4 years, plus the money Nancy Battle left Englewood in the sale of her estate, we have all the money needed to complete this $1.1 million building project, including the paving of the upper parking lot! All glory and praise goes to our mighty God!!!

Let me answer just a few questions I have been asked since making that announcement:
Aren't we far behind in our budget receipts? Yes, in fact we are $238,935 below our budget for the first half of this year. And that does not include the extra $75,774 we have agreed to pay for re roofing this month.

Aren't you afraid that when you ask people to stop giving towards the building, some people may take that to mean Englewood has plenty of money and they will stop giving? Some may, but they would be wrong in thinking that.

Are you not concerned that if our budget shortfall continues, we may have to cut ministries and missions?
Not at all. If I was looking to man, to humans, to meet our needs, then yes, I would be afraid in this economy. But I am not looking to man, I am depending on God. The same God who met our needs in the building project, is the One who will work through hundreds of obedient Christians at Englewood to supply the needs for the ministries and missions we support.
He is more than enough!