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An Urgent Request

By Dr. Paul M. Elliott
After 16 years in the same location, TTW must move - in 10 days!

 

March 20, 2021

Dear Friends,

For sixteen years TeachingTheWord has occupied office space in a building that was once a J. C. Penney department store in Westminster, Maryland. From a single small room in 2005, TTW has grown to occupy four much larger adjoining sections of the building to support the continued growth of the ministry in print and digital media, radio broadcasting, video, seminars, and our online Bible Knowledgebase.

The Situation We Face

Now, suddenly, we must move out of the building - by the end of March, only ten days from now. Just last week we received notice that the owners intend to re-purpose the building for another use. They are taking steps to clear out all tenants. We have consulted an attorney, and he confirms that they have the legal right to do this.

We have been praying fervently for the Lord's wisdom concering where to move, and how to accomplish all that must be done in such a compressed time frame. We prayed knowing that this sudden development is not sudden at all to our almighty God, but is part of His all-wise plan from eternity.

As we have prayed, the Lord has opened and closed doors more quickly than we could have imagined. After we looked at several places that seemed potentially suitable, He has decisively narrowed our options down to a building about ten miles away. Renovations are required before we could fully move in, but we can have temporary use of other space in the same building while work is done. It is financially best for TTW to hire our own contractors to do the necessary renovations. Additionally, the severance of our existing lease and negotiating with a prospective new landlord has meant securing the services of an attorney who specializes in such matters. Because of liability insurance requirements and the size of the move (two moving van loads), we must employ a professional company.

Please Consider Helping Us

I am writing to ask you to pray with us as we go through this major change with all the rapid planning and work involved. Nothing is more vital than prayer. We need strength, wisdom, and discernment from the God who has promised to provide as we ask in faith. I also ask you to consider, if the Lord should lead, giving a special gift to help us with the expenses of this unexpected move. The total one-time cost of the move and the renovations at the new location will be about $22,000. Only once before in 23 years of ministry have we ever made an appeal like this.

If the Lord leads, you can give online by credit card or PayPal using this link. Our mailing address, if you prefer, is P. O. Box 2533, Westminster, Maryland 21158 USA. If you are praying with us now and in the days ahead, we would love to hear from you.

God's Perfect Leading

The need to move is "sudden" and "unexpected" to us - but completely planned by God in ages past. At this time we especially feel the leading of the Lord on our journey toward the Promised Land, much as the children of Israel did in the wilderness:

Whether it was two days, a month, or a year that the cloud remained above the tabernacle, the children of Israel would remain encamped and not journey; but when it was taken up, they would journey. At the command of the Lord they remained encamped, and at the command of the Lord they journeyed... (Numbers 9:22-23)

Right now the Lord is moving TTW's "camp" in the wilderness of this world to a new place, as He leads us on to future glory in His presence forever. We pray that we may be faithful in following Him wherever He leads us, knowing that His way is perfect and He will provide every need.

Gratefully in Christ,
Dr. Paul M. Elliott
President

 

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