To northeastern Franklin County, OH. We are excited to communicate to you that we feel God has made clear to us that we are to work in conjunction with Northwest Chapel Grace Brethren Church (Dublin, OH) to begin a new church in this rapidly growing section of Columbus. We're relieved to know God's leading, excited at His calling, and scared to death! However, our fears are accompanied with a great sense of peace (Philippians 4:7) and anticipation of what God is going to do (Isaiah 43:18-19). In five years, we envision a healthy, disciple-making church full of people whose lives have been changed in a place where there wasn't such a church before. It can't get any more riveting than that! Here's how to pray and praise with us in December.
Please Praise...
- God has answered our prayers for guidance and clarity by calling us.
- God has provided a SUPER sending church to work with.
- Our current church has blessed us with freedom to discern God's leading.
- God is meeting our physical needs in amazing ways.
- God is teaching us faith and dependence on Him. We're in maximum position to give Him glory. Whatever happens will be HIS work...
- That 169 people have committed to pray with us for God's work!
Please Pray...
- That God would give guidance and wisdom as we continue to dream, plan, and record the vision, mission, values, and strategy of a new church.
- That God would sell our home in Northfield SOON and provide adequate housing close to our target area.
- That God would help our family through the transitions we are facing.
- That God would provide needed personal and ministry resources. If God prompts you, contact Andy for more specific information.
- That we would be able to relocate in early January 2007.
- That God would prepare and lead us to those that will join us as Launch Team members.
- That God would provide at least 31 more prayer team members by the end of 2006 (our goal is 200).
Thank You!
We praise God that 169 people have committed to pray with us for a new church! This is our first and most important task- to mobilize a group of people that will bring the praises and concerns from this and future updates before God. Our central concern is to bring glory to Him (Romans 11:36). We believe He is brought great glory when His people pray...and then celebrate His work! That will be the central aim of this page- to equip you with both requests for God's movement and provision...AND, more importantly, with invitations to praise God with us as we see Him work for His glory. Thanks for being on our team! We pray you'll be encouraged as we anticipate and witness Jesus building His Church!
New Albany and Northeastern Franklin County are experiencing explosive growth. "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest..." (Jesus in John 4:35b). "Pray...that God may open a door for (His) message..." (Paul in Colossians 4:3) with the thousands of unchurched people in this area.
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