In recent days we have seen the Lord doing some great things in the church. Over the last month attendance has increased noticeably in all areas of the church. Just this past week Naty was commenting about how attend in our children's Sunday School has almost doubled. We praise God for how He is working and we are trusting that this coming New Year will be the best in the life of the church.
Children's Sunday School
Children's Sunday SchoolWe praise God as we near the new year for the ways God has shown His faithfulness to the International Church. Naty and I have been privileged to work with the church since June of 2006. Over that period of time we have seen God do some very encouraging things. Recently the budget committee of the church gathered to establish a budget for 2010. As they did we provided them with the historical numbers of the church since we arrived and we learned some things that encouraged us greatly. The numbers were as follows:
Attendance
(2006 Averages - 38); (2007 Averages - 52); (2008 Averages - 64) (2009 Averages - 73)
Giving
(Approximately)
(2006 - $3,600); (2007 - $5,800); (2008 - $33,500); (2009 - $46,000)
(2006 Averages - 38); (2007 Averages - 52); (2008 Averages - 64) (2009 Averages - 73)
Giving
(Approximately)
(2006 - $3,600); (2007 - $5,800); (2008 - $33,500); (2009 - $46,000)
We learned from this experience that it is good to take inventory and see what God has done. He has truly been faithful to us and we trust that 2010 will even be better. Please pray along with us that God will bless the New Year coming here in Bucharest with much fruit for his glory.
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