Wirt Prayer Update, January '07

Wow...! God is working!
Since our last update, God has:
• Worked through a friend to donate an almost new computer to our ministry! This is a huge answer to prayer and the first essential piece to gathering the equipment we will need to function effectively.

• Raised almost $8,300 in financial donations to our new church before it even has a name or place! This will help us greatly as seed money for additional equipment, facility rental, community outreach, marketing and personal support that we will be raising in 2007. It is amazing that God has provided these gifts even before we begin formal fundraising efforts.

• SOLD OUR HOME! Many of you have been praying with us that God would sell our home before the end of 2006. He has answered in a huge way...and we now have a fair contract on our home-- despite the time of year and slow real estate market. This is truly a MIRACLE and we praise God for it!

• Raised up almost 230 people to pray with us for God to work through us to change lives in northeastern Franklin County.

Would you take a moment to praise God with us? We would love it if you would take a few minutes to read Psalm 145 and meditate on (His) majestic, glorious splendor and (His) wonderful miracles (vs.5) with us!

Also, here's how to pray and praise with us in January.
• That God would lead us to the RIGHT home in our target area 1) that would afford us ministry opportunities AND 2) that we can afford.

• That God would give guidance and wisdom as we continue to dream and record the vision, mission, values, and strategy of a new church.

• That God would help our family through the transitions we are facing.

• That God would prepare and lead us to those that will join us as Launch Team members and help with worship, children, and small group ministries.

• That God would prepare hearts of people that we will come in contact with. Pray that hearts would be focused on Jesus and His plan.

• That God would provide needed personal and ministry resources. If God prompts you, contact Andy for more specific information.

(We) will proclaim (His) greatness...
Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! His greatness is beyond discovery! Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy of your righteousness. The LORD is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. All of your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful followers will bless you. They will talk together about the glory of your kingdom; they will celebrate examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign.
Psalm 145:3-12 (NLT)

Happy New Year!
We trust you enjoyed times of rich connection and reflection over the Holidays and are anticipating God's great work in and through you in 2007. Like you may be, we're both excited and scared of how and where God is leading us this year...but we are so thankful that He is with us (Matthew 28:20) and wants to work in ways we can't even imagine (Ephesians 3:20). All- for His glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)!