First of all, we officially have a name for the new service. Many of you know what it is because you helped to name it. We had some great suggestions and wonderful dialogue as we came to what we have. The good news is that as far as I can tell, even the few who were not particularly fond of the name we collectively chose are totally on board with it now that the decision was made. So what's the name for the new service? Well, you'll have to wait. I'll make another post very soon with the name and the graphic for it. A great big thanks to First Church staff Erin Davis and Jeremy Fredin who put their time and talents into the graphic creation.
We have been so blessed to have an energetic and growing team of leaders. I won't name them all here, simply because I'm in such a scurry that I certainly would forget someone. However, what was about 10 or so has now turned into dozens of people in all ages on board with the new service. We've got leaders as young as middle school, a terrific number of high school and college kids, lots of folks in their 20's, 30's and 40's, and I think I'm most excited about a few grandma's and grandpa's who have shown up BIG TIME with support, prayers, and sleeves rolled up ready to help out however needed.
In addition to the growing number on our leadership team (and room for many more), we also have had a very generous donation from one of the most godly and generous men I've ever known. He and his wife have been so good to our church in so many ways and we are truly blessed by their support and ministry. Our team has so many wonderful ideas as we plan to reach out and minister to the community, but the truth is, to pull it all off we will need some funds for gear. This is certainly not a plea for funds, but rather an invitation for you to pray for God's provision. Who knows who God might lead to team up with us. Here are a few of our needs and desires for you to consider: banners for the gym to help baffle sound, but also to provide beauty; lighting; pub tables to promote fellowship, plus just to have somewhere to set your coffee and visit; additional projectors.
There is so much more to share, but this is all I have time for now. But before I close, I would like to invite everyone and anyone available to join us for prayer in the gym on Thursday, Sept 1st at noon. Bonnie Beuning has been so faithful in covering this work in prayer, as I know many others have. But we would love to have others join us as we pray together. If you cannot make it downtown to pray with us, please let me know that you are praying where you are. It is so great to know who is out there praying for things to come together for the 18th, and praying for the souls in our area who will be touched by God's Spirit through this work. All of this is truly about them.
Blessings,
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