1. Giving and growing and God

2. Giving for... the Tabernacle - the meeting place Exodus 35:4-9 and 36:1-7.

3. Exodus TabernacleEx. 35 Many contributions from what you have Time, Talents, Treasures More than enough Together they did it.

4. Giving for and building the Tabernacle - the meeting place Exodus 35:4-9 and 36:1-7.

5. Time Talents Treasures

6. Exodus TabernacleEx. 35 Many contributions from what you have Time, Talents, Treasures More than enough Together they did it.

7. Exodus Tabernacle Many contributions Time, Talents, Treasures More than enough Together they did it. as in Nehemiah’s day. as in our day...

8. Exodus Tabernacle Many contributions Time, Talents, Treasures More than enough Together they did it. as in Nehemiah’s day. as in our day...

9. As it was Pleasant looking – served SOBC well –but now insufficient

10. The old building proposals The old building proposals

11. Building – Home from home

12. Building – Home from home – modified Oct 05.

13. Building – Home from home Timetable Planning Permission– proved - December 2005 Appointments to make – Exploring, but pray first before main activity Building in 2006… ?!

14. Building – Home from home. Some Words from -2006 Vision Questions Downsize? Confession Continue Persevere Forward PlansShare- friends; Ask- grants Faith

15. Downsize option

16. No downsize -enhance Home from Home; second home

17. Feb 07 – updated architect’s sketch

19. Building 2009 January – snow but starting

50. The Work continues

55. Cost building + refurbishment over £500,000

56. Cost building + refurbishment over £500,000 Treasure: Giving for the building From other churches: over £120,000 From grant making trusts:over £ 6,500 We had a loan from BBF: £100,000 Members & friends of SOBC: the rest.

57. Cost building + refurbishment over £500,000 Treasure: Giving for the building From other churches: over £120,000 From grant making trusts:over £ 6,500 We had a loan from BBF: £100,000 Members & friends of SOBC: the rest. Started – year 2,000 Loan – pledge £833/month.

58. Cost building + refurbishment over £500,000 Treasure: Giving for the building From other churches: over £120,000 From grant making trusts:over £ 6,500 We had a loan from BBF: £100,000 Members & friends of SOBC: the rest. Time & Talents Planning, painting, digging, building, installing and much more

59. Benefits The wonderful building we have and use Faith that was put into action – and grew by stepping out, giving together and trusting God The demonstration of God’s grace A testimony to inspire us on and tell others

60. The Bible applied to us... Be strong all you people......and work... For I am with youHaggai 2:4

61. The Bible applied to us... And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians4:19

62. The Bible applied to us... Remember this: whoever sows sparingly, reaps sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each person should give what they have decided in their hearts to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

63. The Bible applied to us... And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

64. The Bible applied to us... And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 It still does.

65. Giving and growing and God the next part of the journey together

66. A prayer of dedication [following slides taken from building celebration in 2010 –but not actually used on this recent Sunday – here for your interest]

67. SOBC people… Father God, We, the people of South Oxhey Baptist Church dedicate this building and ourselves to your service. We commit ourselves to use the gifts you give us, including this building to honour you, and in your name to serve the people of South Oxhey and beyond.

68. May we do this in ways inspired by the example of Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Strengthen us as we seek to be a welcoming community of people with Jesus Christ at the centre.

69. All Lord God Almighty, Make this a place and us a people where love for you is expressed wholeheartedly, and you are pleased to make your presence known. Make this be a home from home where the transforming love of Christ is given and received in abundance.

70. Make this a place where people can discover the reality of a relationship with Jesus Christ. And lead this body of people forward in faith, in love and in the name of Jesus. For your glory. Amen.