WE ALL DID IT! Now We’re Waiting for the Glory (Exodus 40)

Dr. Gilbert

Friday, May 1

7:00 am

Dr Daniel & Mary Beth Gilbert

IT’S OUR EXODUS 36 MOMENT: TOGETHER WE MET THE MATCH!!!

We are thrilled, grateful, and absolutely amazed to announce that together, we’ve reached—and exceeded—our $30,000 Antioch Association of Churches Challenge Grant goal!

$40,208.50 raised • $30,000 goal • 130% COMPLETE!

And, there may be checks still in the mail!

From Exodus 36 to Exodus 40

Remember the story we shared? In Exodus 36, the people gave so generously to build the Tabernacle that there was MORE than enough.

That’s exactly what just happened with this campaign.

But here’s what makes the story even more powerful:

The giving in Exodus 36 wasn’t the end—it was just the beginning.

The people gave. 

The craft workers built. 

Moses set everything in place. 

And then, in Exodus 40, something absolutely breathtaking happened:

“Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.” (Exodus 40:34)

THE GLORY OF GOD SHOWED UP!

Not because of the gold, or the silver, or the fine fabrics.

Not because of the skilled artisans or the beautiful design.

Because God’s people gave with willing hearts to create a place for His presence—and He filled it with His glory.

That’s what we’re anticipating now.

You gave generously:

Together WE unlocked the FULL $30,000 Antioch Association of Churches matching grant

Together WE raised $40,208.50 from generous partners like YOU

Together WE exceeded our goal by 130%

Together WE'RE bringing in $90,000+ total for pastor training and ministry expansion!

But the giving isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning.

Now we’re ready for our Exodus 40 moment—when God shows up in power and fills this work with His glory.

What We’re Building Together:

Just like the Israelites built a dwelling place for God’s presence, we’re building something eternal:

Training centers where pastors encounter God’s Word

A residential Bible SchoolMinistry expansion into Mozambique, Burundi, Colombia, Ecuador

Churches where God’s presence transforms communities

Lives changed as the Gospel goes forth in power

We’re not just building programs—we’re creating space for God’s glory to show up.

What Happens When God’s Glory Shows Up:

In Exodus 40, when God’s glory filled the Tabernacle, everything changed.

His presence was so powerful that Moses couldn’t even enter the tent. 

The cloud of God’s glory guided them by day, and fire by night. 

God’s presence became the center of everything.

That’s what we’re praying for:

God’s presence in every Bible School session

God’s power transforming pastors and churches

God’s glory filling the work you’ve made possible

God’s Spirit moving across nations in ways we can’t imagine

The giving was Exodus 36.

Now we’re ready for Exodus 40.Thank you for your generous hearts:

- You believed in the vision.

- You gave with willing hearts.

- You helped us exceed our goal.

Now let’s watch what God does when His glory fills the work.

Some of you gave once. 

Some gave multiple times.

Some gave $25. 

Some gave $1,000. 

Some gave $5,000.

One gave $15,000.

Every single gift mattered. 

Every single person counted.

WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOU!

THANK YOU for believing with us.

THANK YOU for giving generously.

THANK YOU for being part of this Exodus 36 moment.