Some time ago God spoke to us through Isaiah 54:2 challenging us to prepare for the revival with which he would bless us.
“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.”
God has promised to give great increase to the Emmanuel community.
Alan at the completion of the car park extension
At the same time as this promise was given we were given the option of purchasing Unit 1, the building opposite The Durham Centre. We completed the purchase of the Microchem building in May and will take possession of the building at the end of this month, when the tenant moves out.
The first stage of the development was the expansion of the car park which is now complete.
These last few Sundays have seen the auditorium in The Durham Centre filled almost to capacity. We need a bigger space in which to gather. God has also given us a vision for 400 people gathering each week; a vibrant, praise filled community, worshipping Jesus.
In Unit 1, which will be known at The Emmanuel Centre, we are going to create a 500 seat auditorium, which we are told, will be the biggest of its kind in the City.
On Sunday 3rd November, we are holding our next Gift Day, when all of the money raised will go towards the development of The Emmanuel Centre.
Unit 1
Please pray and give generously in support of this exciting journey God of faith to which God has called us.
The giving for our present building, The Durham Centre, began when one young boy came forward one Sunday and gave his 50p pocket money towards the cost of developing The Durham Centre. That simple act of faith provoked a mighty wave of generosity to sweep across the church and we are enjoying the blessing of that generosity some 12 years on.
Let’s take hold of the big vision God has given us and see it fulfilled.