About the book
To not surrender. To not avail one’s faith. To believe that God has His hand upon your shoulder when you feel nothing but worry. To see and feel His warmth at the cusp of disparity. This book is the story of how a young and inexperienced pastor got to witness firsthand God manifesting Himself mightily in a small church, how the workings of the Lord on the small but spunky congregation were peculiar yet tremendous, and how the project could not have been carried out without the faith of the many people who couldn’t understand the words give up. This is the story of the church of Mendota and Pastor Richard Meza’s strange but undeniably wonderful experience of God’s power. The congregation of Mendota Church was made up of hardworking families who had a many years’ dream of building a beautiful sanctuary. They dared to believe that with prayer and fasting and a lot of hard work, they could touch God’s heart. With no money and little resources, they had been allowed by God to build a beautiful seven-thousand-square-foot sanctuary in just seven months. In the midst of much turmoil, like the pastor’s wife getting a brain tumor and the contractor getting a stroke, God was able to confound the wisdom of man and demonstrate that He is truly a God of miracles.
Editions of Building Up the Temple
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781514408209
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781514408216
- EBook
- ISBN 9781514408223
Read an Excerpt
To not surrender. To not avail one’s faith. To believe that God has His hand upon your shoulder when you feel nothing but worry. To see and feel His warmth at the cusp of disparity. This book is the story of how a young and inexperienced pastor got to witness firsthand God manifesting Himself mightily in a small church, how the workings of the Lord on the small but spunky congregation were peculiar yet tremendous, and how the project could not have been carried out without the faith of the many people who couldn’t understand the words give up. This is the story of the church of Mendota and Pastor Richard Meza’s strange but undeniably wonderful experience of God’s power. The congregation of Mendota Church was made up of hardworking families who had a many years’ dream of building a beautiful sanctuary. They dared to believe that with prayer and fasting and a lot of hard work, they could touch God’s heart. With no money and little resources, they had been allowed by God to build a beautiful seven-thousand-square-foot sanctuary in just seven months. In the midst of much turmoil, like the pastor’s wife getting a brain tumor and the contractor getting a stroke, God was able to confound the wisdom of man and demonstrate that He is truly a God of miracles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Up the Temple about?
To not surrender. To not avail one’s faith. To believe that God has His hand upon your shoulder when you feel nothing but worry. To see and feel His warmth at the cusp of disparity. This book is the story of how a young and inexperienced pastor got to witness firsthand God manifesting Himself mightily in a small church, how the workings of the Lord on the small but spunky congregation were peculiar yet tremendous, and how the project could not have been carried out without the faith of the many people who couldn’t understand the words give up. This is the story of the church of Mendota and Pastor Richard Meza’s strange but undeniably wonderful experience of God’s power. The congregation of Mendota Church was made up of hardworking families who had a many years’ dream of building a beautiful sanctuary. They dared to believe that with prayer and fasting and a lot of hard work, they could touch God’s heart. With no money and little resources, they had been allowed by God to build a beautiful seven-thousand-square-foot sanctuary in just seven months. In the midst of much turmoil, like the pastor’s wife getting a brain tumor and the contractor getting a stroke, God was able to confound the wisdom of man and demonstrate that He is truly a God of miracles.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Building Up the Temple?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works
Where can I read a sample of Building Up the Temple?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781514408209
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Building Up the Temple?
Richard Meza
Who is the Publisher of the book Building Up the Temple?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Building Up the Temple is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781514408209) and paperback(ISBN 9781514408216) and ebook(ISBN 9781514408223)