“Prayer is the mighty engine that is to move the missionary work” (A.B. Simpson, founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance) Thank you for helping move this ministry forward through your prayers.
As we move closer to launching a church in our neighborhood we are blessed to be continually meeting new people and growing in the depth of these relationships.
We currently have a weekly meeting in our home where we are praying, studying the Bible and growing in relationship while we help equip and empower one couple that just gave their lives to Christ and another who has a lot of interest in Jesus, but haven’t yet surrendered all to Him. We have a Children’s program and teacher as well since we’ve been averaging five children. We hope to see a couple more of these fellowship and study times start up in the next two months in other people’s homes…maybe even started by those that come to our Monday group. One of our foundational values as a forming church is summed up in this quote by M. Stachura, “The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity.” 
The recent fire in the Angeles NF sent ash over the Rocky Mountains and beyond and was visible from the heavens (space). We desire to burn and stir up others to burn even hotter and longer than this forest fire…so much so that we cannot be contained and the ash (fruit) would reach the farthest reaches of the Earth, touching every people group. Pray with us that this church would have such an impact and reach—touching lives both here in Los Angeles and throughout the World.
Specifically, to continue to build and grow relationships, we are planning a party to celebrate Rebecca’s fourth birthday. We are inviting many of the neighborhood children and their families. Please pray that not only will it be a special time for our daughter, but that we might see people come closer to God through this ‘outreach’.
Please also pray with us for:
· Team members for the launch of the church.
· To get into homes (on their ‘turf’) to deepen relationships that we have beyond the surface level.
· Protection, unity and rest for our family.
As we move closer to launching a church in our neighborhood we are blessed to be continually meeting new people and growing in the depth of these relationships.
We currently have a weekly meeting in our home where we are praying, studying the Bible and growing in relationship while we help equip and empower one couple that just gave their lives to Christ and another who has a lot of interest in Jesus, but haven’t yet surrendered all to Him. We have a Children’s program and teacher as well since we’ve been averaging five children. We hope to see a couple more of these fellowship and study times start up in the next two months in other people’s homes…maybe even started by those that come to our Monday group. One of our foundational values as a forming church is summed up in this quote by M. Stachura, “The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity.” The recent fire in the Angeles NF sent ash over the Rocky Mountains and beyond and was visible from the heavens (space). We desire to burn and stir up others to burn even hotter and longer than this forest fire…so much so that we cannot be contained and the ash (fruit) would reach the farthest reaches of the Earth, touching every people group. Pray with us that this church would have such an impact and reach—touching lives both here in Los Angeles and throughout the World.Specifically, to continue to build and grow relationships, we are planning a party to celebrate Rebecca’s fourth birthday. We are inviting many of the neighborhood children and their families. Please pray that not only will it be a special time for our daughter, but that we might see people come closer to God through this ‘outreach’.
Please also pray with us for:
· Team members for the launch of the church.
· To get into homes (on their ‘turf’) to deepen relationships that we have beyond the surface level.
· Protection, unity and rest for our family.
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