I want to take a moment to share my heart with you about the exciting journey we are embarking on together. We’ve been talking about it for some time, but now it’s becoming a reality: we’re stepping into a new season, a season where the possibilities for how we worship, serve, and grow together are expanding like never before.
I have a deep desire for us to be a church without boundaries—a place where we can worship the Lord without restrictions on time or space. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have the freedom to come together, to pray, to praise, to serve, and to be in God’s presence without the limitations that often come with traditional facilities? Doesn’t that sound like true freedom? I believe that’s the kind of church God is calling us to be.
As we begin Phase 1 of our building program, we’ll temporarily worship under a pavilion—a church without walls. Now, I know that there may be times when the weather isn’t as ideal as we’d like, but let’s not allow those temporary discomforts to overshadow the incredible opportunity before us. Let’s celebrate the fact that we will be free to worship as the Spirit leads us, without the constraints of a traditional building. We will experience freedom like never before, and it will be a beautiful thing.
I believe that Spirit-filled people choose real God moments over slick, comfortable facilities every time. As Christians, we know that the spirit must always win over the flesh. In this transition, we might find ourselves stretched at times, facing challenges and obstacles that require flexibility. But I’m confident that each step of faith we take will lead us to a greater encounter with God’s presence. As we move forward, God will move with us, bringing His blessings, His favor, and His anointing upon every step we take.
When you see the new property that God has blessed us with, I pray that your heart will fill with the same excitement and amazement that I have in mine. This isn’t just a plot of land—it’s the place where God is calling us to grow, to build, and to reach our community in ways we’ve only dreamed of before. I pray that you’ll get the God-vision of what’s happening here. Can you see it? Can you imagine people scattered across these 200 acres—gathering in groups, camping, fellowshipping, joining one another each night in worship under the stars? I can. And it excites me beyond measure.
God-sized dreams always honor God, and it is in our faith to dream big that He will bless us. This property is a testament to the faithfulness of our God and to the willingness of His people to trust Him for something far greater than what we can accomplish on our own.
We are just at the beginning of something incredible, and I am so thankful to be on this journey with you. Let’s embrace the challenges ahead, let’s walk forward in faith, and let’s allow God to show us all that He has in store. Together, we will build more than just a facility—we will build a community where people are set free, transformed by the power of God’s presence.
Thank you for your continued faith, support, and prayers. The best is yet to come.
With excitement and faith,
Erick Graham
Senior Pastor, Sand Springs Church
