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Dear Grand Avenue Baptist Family,
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The future of Grand Avenue Baptist Church is promising in every way. The church has an estimated 1,100 to 1,200 people who attend at least once every two months. God is preparing the church for a great future. Our church's financial status is very strong: we are ahead of the ministry budget need by $130,000 this week and ahead of last year's giving to date by $303,000. Plus, our church just adopted a new $3.1 million budget for 2027. We're making improvements on campus as money permits, and I believe God is preparing the church for the next chapter of leadership.
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Yes, we do need to do much better at inviting people and engaging people to come to Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Our evangelism needs to increase greatly, and we must reach the next generations under 35 much more effectively. This is non-negotiable if the church is to go into the future strong. I believe the church knows this and will be more committed than ever before.
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The Pastor Search Committee is working diligently and praying fervently. As most of you know, our Pastor Search Committee lost one of its great members this past week: Bill Molder. Bill was suddenly promoted to heaven on Friday, November 6. We miss his smile, stories, encouragement, and wisdom. We are praying for his wife, Donna, and their family. Dr. Jody Bradshaw, who was one of our alternates, will now become a formal member of the committee. The good news is that the entire committee determined at its first meeting that both of our alternates are welcome to attend the meetings and participate in this experience. Each alternate has done so faithfully, and we appreciate it. Please continue to pray for the Pastor Search Committee.
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I promised last week that we would show you our Christmas package this week for this soon-coming season: The Grand Avenue Christmas Experience!
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Blessings, see you Sunday!
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Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd
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Interim Pastor
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Grand Avenue Baptist Church
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www.gabc.church
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