“Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting. Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord, or can show forth all His praise?” Psalm 106:1-2
On Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at approximately 3 PM, escrow closed on the property formerly known as Victory Outreach. The land is ours! (More correctly, the land is the Lord’s and we have been given the responsibility to steward the property.)
The site is located at 323 Workman Mill Road, La Puente, CA 91746 (for those of you who would like to access it on the Internet).
Although we own the land, we will not occupy until sometime later this year. Victory Outreach will remain on the land for ninety days. SO PLEASE DO NOT VISIT OUR NEW PROPERTY WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING OUR OFFICES IN SOUTH EL MONTE.
Here is some general information about the property:
The parcel is approximately 17 acres.
The sanctuary seats approximately 3000 worshippers.
There is a large bridal room.
There are over twenty spaces for classrooms (depending on future configuration).
There is a kitchen and 125 seat café.
There are over fourteen offices for administration.
There are approximately 700 parking spaces.
There is a four bedroom house.
The cost is $20 million.
It is a gift from God.
I shared on Sunday that when I first heard that escrow had closed, my response was subdued, just as it was when we first learned that we had a deal for the property. Members of PAAT (Property Acquisition and Architectural Team) noticed my lack of enthusiasm and joy and mentioned it to me. My response was just as subdued.
On Sunday, as I preached on being thankful to God, I realized that I had yet to fully understand what God had done for us because I was concerned about and focused on all the things that now had to be done. As I heard Dale Hata’s testimony on God’s faithfulness to us…as he recounted the things that the Lord had done…as he shared our journey in looking for land…I began to cry within my heart over God’s goodness to us.
Then, as we sang, “You Have Been Good” by Twila Paris, the Lord captured my heart. I could only dwell upon the providential goodness of God. I was overwhelmed by His love and care for us as His church family.
Instantly, my worries and stress disappeared as I worshipped the Lord, our God.
God gave us this land. He will guide and lead us from this moment forth. We will raise the funds necessary to pay off the land. We will have a Christ-centered, God-honoring ministry there.
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Blessings with Gratitude,
Pastor Cory, d.v.