My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2 (NKJ)
It’s impossible to explain to someone who has not gone through this kind of crucible―the death of a loved one, the loss of a career, the diagnosis of a lifelong debilitating disease. At those moments, for the person of faith, something happens that no poet has ever adequately described. Job tried, when he said “When He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold” Or when he said, “Though he slay me, yet I will trust him.” or “For I know that my redeemer lives.” God comes alongside as the best friend you could ever imagine and His love is real. He forges gold in our soul. We feel Him at work for our good even in an unexplainable tragedy.
For Washington Cathedral, people are coming together in prayer. Many are walking around the campus praying. In a miraculous act Komo News came out and did a story about the challenge we face. People have been unfairly criticizing―that is true. But it’s only a small amount compared to all the good that is taking place. I received a call all the way from New Jersey from a businessman that I have never met, but he called because he was touched by the prayer of Hill Top Presbyterian Church that Sunday morning for our church. He wanted to know how he could help. There have been so many calls and emails from people far away people saying that Washington Cathedral matters to them. The bank saw the news broadcast and called to let us know they are going to work more closely with us to resolve this somehow. They even complimented us on what good customers we have been.
This Sunday night at 5:30 we are going to have the old clay jar potluck dinner. We are going to hear stories about how our church has touched people’s lives. The music will be great and we will take a miracle offering. My biggest prayer is that everyone will give something to show unity- - - that itself is a miracle. It’s a statement that we are all in this together- - - that we are a family for the rest of our lives. Last week we had over 500 just in our 11 am service (we had four others happening at that hour too). Attendance was significantly up and it felt like a miracle as Pastor Rey brought us a message from God through Honduras. This may be the best time of my life- - - waiting and working for a miracle. That is the way I want to remember life- - - and to be remembered by those that love me.
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
"Prepare to Be Amazed!"
Did you experience firsthand - the impossible surrendering to the power of God? There’s nothing like it! It doesn't guarantee a lifetime of belief- - - look at all the times the people of Israel would walk through the red sea, or follow a pillar of fire, or live off manna from heaven and then return to grumbling and doubt. Many of us would not be Christians if we had not witnessed God in a way that we could not explain without His Grace and power. You are going to have that opportunity in this “Save Our Church” campaign!
For those of you that may not have heard yet- - - we have a balloon payment of 3.8 million dollars due on December 1st (and we are praying for a miracle). God is already answering those prayers. Last week we spontaneously had $35,000 in pledges come in. This Saturday the Esperanza Congregation is holding a yard sale (they may start doing this once a month for a while to help raise money). The Four Winds Native American Congregation gave a very sacrificial gift. People who have not attended our church for years are contacting us and saying that we must save the ministries of Washington Cathedral. The youth have rallied and are writing letters inviting people to church and an internet social networking campaign is happening as thousands around the globe are praying for us and considering if they can give something. People by the hundreds are fasting and praying and many are doing prayer walks around the campus. We met with a very prestigious attorney who deals in these matters and he has informed us that we are in a very strong position because of the value of our property and the fact that we have never been late on a payment. This Sunday the news media is coming to our 11:00 service to interview us regarding the situation (your attendance at this service could be very helpful to our cause!). The world is taking notice that God is doing something very special and important at Washington Cathedral- - - so prepare to be amazed at what God will do!
Please don't gossip- - - call us if you have any questions. If for some reason you don’t agree with us, rather than opposing and promoting division, we ask that you pray for us. We need unity now more than ever.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. God is working - just open your eyes and see it. We are reducing our church indebtedness (and that is a great thing); and as a people revival is taking place that no one could manufacture.
When I was speaking in Miami in January of last year a pastor from Austria had a prophecy for me. He said, “Tim White you are going to have the hardest year of your life this year, but if you are faithful you are going to break through and God is going to bless your ministry beyond what you ever imagined it could be.” When I was in Peru this September, I was praying for people by the hundreds and one man said he did not want my prayers but had a prophecy from his mountain church in Peru for me. He said, “Tim White you are going to have the hardest year of your life this year, but if you are faithful you are going to break through and God is going to bless your ministry beyond what you ever imagined it could be.” When his message was translated by a pastor from Peru I could not believe it- - - it was word-for-word what I had heard in January of the same year- - - and from two parts of the globe! Stand back; do not be afraid- - - God is preparing to do something amazing in our midst!
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
For those of you that may not have heard yet- - - we have a balloon payment of 3.8 million dollars due on December 1st (and we are praying for a miracle). God is already answering those prayers. Last week we spontaneously had $35,000 in pledges come in. This Saturday the Esperanza Congregation is holding a yard sale (they may start doing this once a month for a while to help raise money). The Four Winds Native American Congregation gave a very sacrificial gift. People who have not attended our church for years are contacting us and saying that we must save the ministries of Washington Cathedral. The youth have rallied and are writing letters inviting people to church and an internet social networking campaign is happening as thousands around the globe are praying for us and considering if they can give something. People by the hundreds are fasting and praying and many are doing prayer walks around the campus. We met with a very prestigious attorney who deals in these matters and he has informed us that we are in a very strong position because of the value of our property and the fact that we have never been late on a payment. This Sunday the news media is coming to our 11:00 service to interview us regarding the situation (your attendance at this service could be very helpful to our cause!). The world is taking notice that God is doing something very special and important at Washington Cathedral- - - so prepare to be amazed at what God will do!
Please don't gossip- - - call us if you have any questions. If for some reason you don’t agree with us, rather than opposing and promoting division, we ask that you pray for us. We need unity now more than ever.
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. God is working - just open your eyes and see it. We are reducing our church indebtedness (and that is a great thing); and as a people revival is taking place that no one could manufacture.
When I was speaking in Miami in January of last year a pastor from Austria had a prophecy for me. He said, “Tim White you are going to have the hardest year of your life this year, but if you are faithful you are going to break through and God is going to bless your ministry beyond what you ever imagined it could be.” When I was in Peru this September, I was praying for people by the hundreds and one man said he did not want my prayers but had a prophecy from his mountain church in Peru for me. He said, “Tim White you are going to have the hardest year of your life this year, but if you are faithful you are going to break through and God is going to bless your ministry beyond what you ever imagined it could be.” When his message was translated by a pastor from Peru I could not believe it- - - it was word-for-word what I had heard in January of the same year- - - and from two parts of the globe! Stand back; do not be afraid- - - God is preparing to do something amazing in our midst!
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
Thursday, November 10, 2011
"Defining Moments: Performing for an Audience of One!"
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes… Romans 1:16
There is something splendid when someone makes a stand. It might be impossible, it might look a bit ugly, it may appear sloppy to a perfectionist, but if it’s right and it’s courageous- - - then you have to admire them. I love how after Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Is that true? I can think a lot of things that the United States had to fear at that time. The Nazis getting the atomic bomb, invasion of Alaska, running out of natural resources, not knowing who their allies were going to be- - - but he boiled it down to one courageous statement. I love how Winston Churchill said (prior to the Nazi invasion of England), “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!” That bulldog of a British Prime Minister was not going down without a fight- - -and I for one love it! These are the kinds of moments that define us.
For the church it’s all about reaching people with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. Watching people (who everyone has given up on) become clean and sober, saving marriages, rescuing young people from terrible decisions, launching world-changing dreams! Who could be ashamed to the gospel of Jesus Christ knowing it’s the power of God for salvation.
I for one know that my life will boil down to a few defining moments- - - moments that really determine so much. I just hope in those moments that I can honor Jesus Christ- - - that I will play for an audience of one and that I will demonstrate courage that comes from my faith in God which has been instilled in me since I was a child. I believe that those are the moments that will rise above all others.
I love the old “True Grit” movie- - - when John Wayne is trying to save a kidnapped girl. He’s in no shape for the challenge ahead of him- - - four bad guys all well mounted and he has a patch over one eye. He charges with both guns blazing and yelling courageous statements at the top of his lungs! He was unashamed.Your friend for the rest of my life,
Dr. Tim White
There is something splendid when someone makes a stand. It might be impossible, it might look a bit ugly, it may appear sloppy to a perfectionist, but if it’s right and it’s courageous- - - then you have to admire them. I love how after Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Is that true? I can think a lot of things that the United States had to fear at that time. The Nazis getting the atomic bomb, invasion of Alaska, running out of natural resources, not knowing who their allies were going to be- - - but he boiled it down to one courageous statement. I love how Winston Churchill said (prior to the Nazi invasion of England), “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!” That bulldog of a British Prime Minister was not going down without a fight- - -and I for one love it! These are the kinds of moments that define us.
For the church it’s all about reaching people with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. Watching people (who everyone has given up on) become clean and sober, saving marriages, rescuing young people from terrible decisions, launching world-changing dreams! Who could be ashamed to the gospel of Jesus Christ knowing it’s the power of God for salvation.
I for one know that my life will boil down to a few defining moments- - - moments that really determine so much. I just hope in those moments that I can honor Jesus Christ- - - that I will play for an audience of one and that I will demonstrate courage that comes from my faith in God which has been instilled in me since I was a child. I believe that those are the moments that will rise above all others.
I love the old “True Grit” movie- - - when John Wayne is trying to save a kidnapped girl. He’s in no shape for the challenge ahead of him- - - four bad guys all well mounted and he has a patch over one eye. He charges with both guns blazing and yelling courageous statements at the top of his lungs! He was unashamed.Your friend for the rest of my life,
Dr. Tim White
Thursday, November 3, 2011
"Commit Your Way to the Lord!"
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV)
It’s impossible to ignore the uncertain times that our nation faces financially. It is understandable that we all take a hard look at our current financial status. And it makes sense that some have even cut back on their giving during this time, but uncertain times always call for acts of bold and faith-filled heroism. We can either face the future with fear, or we can renew our call upon the Lord to bless us in a mighty way.
We’re praying for our members who are in-between jobs and whose faith and determination is being tested (this is just one of the reasons why we need a great caring network). For those who have been blessed with employment or other financial security during this time; this is an opportunity for heroic support of this great philanthropic community―the local church. We always say, “God loves a cheerful giver; and we don't want anyone to give who doesn’t feel good about giving,” because time after time we have seen amazing joy for such blessed supporters. We believe that God provides for the church and He does so through eager hearts.
I would be remiss if I did not tell you that we are experiencing a time that calls for heroism in order to keep the dream of Washington Cathedral alive. Our church, and everything we do in the community and around the world, is supported by those who tithe and give to the local church body we call Washington Cathedral. Somehow, over the last 27 years, God has worked miracles through combining the small and large gifts of faithful people; and we have grown into an amazing caring network!
So many times through the years, when the going got tough, heroic people gave sacrificially to keep this dream alive. This time is no different- - - I guess it helps us to remember that the church really is a miracle!
If you have ever considered contributing to the Wall of Champions- - - may I encourage you to pray about doing it now. Participating in the Wall of Champions means giving $100 a month over your normal tithes and offerings to support the buildings that are used 7 days a week by so many different amazing groups. For many people, this is their first venture in giving- - - and they get to test God and see if He really will bless their gift (just as we are asked to do in Malachi chapter three).
Without the Wall of Champions we would not have this great campus and all of the ministries that we support in the community. Whether you can give or not, please pray for Washington Cathedral during this challenging time. Washington Cathedral is a dream and it is a vision, but it’s also a miracle every week that’s supported by the heroic gifts of generous people.
May God bless every one of you!
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
P.S. If you would like to do your giving online, just go to our website www.wacathedral.org and select “give” in the upper right corner. This takes you to a completely secure website. You can set up your account for online giving.
It’s impossible to ignore the uncertain times that our nation faces financially. It is understandable that we all take a hard look at our current financial status. And it makes sense that some have even cut back on their giving during this time, but uncertain times always call for acts of bold and faith-filled heroism. We can either face the future with fear, or we can renew our call upon the Lord to bless us in a mighty way.
We’re praying for our members who are in-between jobs and whose faith and determination is being tested (this is just one of the reasons why we need a great caring network). For those who have been blessed with employment or other financial security during this time; this is an opportunity for heroic support of this great philanthropic community―the local church. We always say, “God loves a cheerful giver; and we don't want anyone to give who doesn’t feel good about giving,” because time after time we have seen amazing joy for such blessed supporters. We believe that God provides for the church and He does so through eager hearts.
I would be remiss if I did not tell you that we are experiencing a time that calls for heroism in order to keep the dream of Washington Cathedral alive. Our church, and everything we do in the community and around the world, is supported by those who tithe and give to the local church body we call Washington Cathedral. Somehow, over the last 27 years, God has worked miracles through combining the small and large gifts of faithful people; and we have grown into an amazing caring network!
So many times through the years, when the going got tough, heroic people gave sacrificially to keep this dream alive. This time is no different- - - I guess it helps us to remember that the church really is a miracle!
If you have ever considered contributing to the Wall of Champions- - - may I encourage you to pray about doing it now. Participating in the Wall of Champions means giving $100 a month over your normal tithes and offerings to support the buildings that are used 7 days a week by so many different amazing groups. For many people, this is their first venture in giving- - - and they get to test God and see if He really will bless their gift (just as we are asked to do in Malachi chapter three).
Without the Wall of Champions we would not have this great campus and all of the ministries that we support in the community. Whether you can give or not, please pray for Washington Cathedral during this challenging time. Washington Cathedral is a dream and it is a vision, but it’s also a miracle every week that’s supported by the heroic gifts of generous people.
May God bless every one of you!
Your friend for the rest of my life,
Pastor Tim White
P.S. If you would like to do your giving online, just go to our website www.wacathedral.org and select “give” in the upper right corner. This takes you to a completely secure website. You can set up your account for online giving.
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