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A Message From the Pastor
Times are financially difficult in the Corpus Christi Community. Churches are struggling financially, as are other non-profit organizations including the City of Corpus Christi. It is not unusual for this area to be reacting differently from others areas of the country in terms of recovery because we are always lagging behind in the economic cycle.
What is worrisome is that there is a sense of paralysis that needs to be undone. Our City as well as other entities is freezing spending, cutting services, and everyone else is living on the edge of what is happening. We are stuck. For the City coffer no sales means no sales tax income. Economic theory tells us that the issue is one of confidence or lack of faith and to get unstuck someone needs to take the lead in opening their pocket books and spending on goods. Not borrowing in order to spend but using disposable income for goods or services. For every dollar that is put into circulation in our economy, seven new dollars are created. Now, think about that!
It is unfortunate that our City had not planned ahead in its budgetary process for these type of cyclical economic problems. It is the public sector that normally has the ability to build up the confidence factor in a local economy. Already, we hear of cuts in services and road repairs that will further lead to the erosion of faith.
Part of the solution lies with you and me. We have to act in faith so that others can also trust. If you planned to have improvements done on your home, this is the time. If you have been non-committal to your Church in your financial planning, this is the time to make a commitment.
As I said this past Sunday, during times of crisis we should get connected with those verses of scripture that have sustained us in times of doubt and struggle. The verse from my friend in South Florida would be a great guide. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:4. The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
In His Name and Service
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