2. David Thompson Sunday 7 th June 2015 Privilege Part 2: Build the Church! Ezra 1-2

3. Building meant… …it still does! Following what God was doing

4. Jeremiah 29 10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

5. Cyrus the Great 576- 530 BC

6. Building meant… …it still does! Following what God was doing Counting yourself ‘in’

7. Use your gifting within the church Step up to leadership Be part of the mission Ways to count yourself ‘in’ in Grace Church

8. Building meant… …it still does! Following what God was doing Counting yourself ‘in’ Giving financially

9. A freewill offering

12. Separate from regular giving An act of faith According to your ability

13. Building meant… …it still does! Following what God was doing Counting yourself ‘in’ Giving financially