Going to the Next Level

We are taking things to the next level in Christ and for His glory. We did the concert with WIBI and it was a great success. Over a thousand people came. People were ministered to by Phil Wickham, WIBI, by our own people with cold water, tracts and free can coolers, and of course, by God. Only God knows for sure what good will come of it all. Jeremiah Beck and I are excited and discussed the possibility of doing this again very soon.

We signed a contract to buy land on Goshen Rd. The congregation will vote to approve it on August 13th. If everything goes well we will close on September 8th, and the property will be ours. Oh, did I mention that we will be paying cash for it.

On August 13th we are also going to be taking in at least a dozen new members. It has been a while since we have done so, but God has been bringing us many wonderful new people. It is exciting to add them to our membership list and include them in our efforts to discern the will of God for our church and ministry.

Also on August 13th, we have invited Bryan Enlow and his wife Krystin to be with us for the day as he candidates for the position of Children and Youth Pastor. They are a young couple excited about full-time ministry and serving the Lord. They will share a few words with us in the morning service and then go downstairs to minister to the children. In the evening they will attend LIFE Groups and spend time with our young people. Following LIFE Groups, Bryan will also be bring us a short message from God's Word. Finally, we will give Bryan and Krystin a chance to answer some questions posed by the congregation at large. If all goes well, we will soon have a Children and Youth Pastor again.

The church has been advertising in the Intelligencer, the Edge, and the Alestle. Have you seen the ads? We also put a deposit on a bus. The heat wave is slowing down our progress to get the bus, but we should have it in a couple weeks.

Well, I pray that you are going through a time of blessing even as we are. If not, let us know and we will pray for you. Either way, take it to the next level in Christ and for His glory!

Pastor Tim