God Is Working

There's something going in our work. It's hard to measure...and more of a sense that I have. Could be wrong... (wouldn't be the first time church planting has exposed my ignorance!) but I really sense God is moving. This is such a challenging journey, because much of it has to be by faith (trusting/knowing that God is working, even if I can't see it). Yet, there area also times when God gives us the privilege of visibly sensing His hand at work. Some of these areas in the last week (please Praise God with us!) are:

• We had 16 people at our meeting yesterday (17 if you count Sara! :)...up from 11 on March 16.
• Stephanie came yesterday. Her family received one of our "Beat the Blahs" packets and she came to check out our gathering. Pray that she'll feel led to return with her family.
• Last week I talked with Scott several times. His family also received one of our door hangers and he stated they would come sometime. Pray they do!
• I have had several very good conversations with someone who could be our first worship leader. I'm very excited about continuing a dialogue with this family and exploring what God has in store. Pray for wisdom and God's provision in the area of a worship leader for ClearView.
• An old friend e-mailed from Pennsylvania. Unbeknownst to us, she has been following our blog and church planting work. She e-mailed to inquire about the possibility of supporting ClearView financially AND driving at least 4 hours one weekend per month to help us with Sunday a.m. children's ministry. Wow!!!
• We've gotten a few other e-mails via our website looking for more information about ClearView.

There are other baby-steps of God's movement I could mention here...but you get the idea. Thank you God for allowing us to SEE your hand at work...we praise you for these steps. Thank you for praying with us. God is working through you.