We serve a supernatural God who knows our needs, thoughts and desires. How about this "Over the Top" testimony with a little history about our church ....
From the moment Pastor Ralph Stamp set foot on the North Shore of Oneida Lake in April 1990 to follow God’s call to pastor a church in Cleveland, he had faith to believe God to provide for every need (Philippians 4:19) because he knew that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37). The church had secured a loan for the property on the corner of Martin Road and State Route 49 in January 1988. Under Pastor Stamp’s leadership the loan was paid off in February 1993 and the congregation began plans to build a church debt free. Ground was broken for construction in April 1996 and with donations and volunteer labor from the congregants, local contractors and area churches the building was completed for occupancy in April 1997 in time for an Easter service. Throughout the years they have not taken loans and trusted God to provide and He has been faithful.
In 2011 the church roof was in need of replacing and the funds had been saved to install a metal roof with volunteer labor once again. Pastor Debbie had hoped to get some picture of the workers but it did not happen. Approximately two months later she was encouraged by her daughter to look at the aerial view of the property on Google maps. To her amazement and delight the satellite image was taken on the very morning of the roof installation showing 1/3 of the roof installed, men on the roof and the fabrication process on the sidewalk. The words of Psalm 37:4 took on new meaning that day… “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Be blessed and encouraged today knowing how good God is and how much He cares for every one of your heart’s desires as you trust in Him.
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