December Summary:
December was another month of discernment of where God is leading us to plant a church. One highlight of the month included my trip to Seattle to reap wisdom from fellow planters. Another highlight was organizing a great prayer gathering at Jerry and Julie’s home. It was awesome to gather to pray for one another, our churches, and the church plant. We’re planning on having another prayer gathering in February, so let me know and stayed tuned to the blog if you are interested. Kate, Montana, and I also went back to Colorado for Christmas with family. It was great to go, because we figure in the years to come I’ll be busy on that day. When we returned to WA our initial discernment was finished. Along with those close around us, we now feel that God is leading us to start the church in Bellingham. Please continue to pray for us as we explore this leading further.
January Forecast:
For the remainder of January, I plan to keep connecting with our network of supporting churches and individuals. My primary task will be to begin discerning where in the city we should focus our efforts, and who in the city we feel called to both partner with and serve. I hope to spend much time in Bellingham coffee shops, parks, and other places getting to know the different neighborhoods and their residents. I also hope to sit down with Bellingham ministry leaders to discern with them on how we can creatively reach the city for Christ. I invite you to pray with us this month for continued Kingdom growth in Whatcom County. If prayer and community is our foundation, let’s do it together! My prayer for you is from Ephesians, that God would “give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”
Please Pray:
1. God would call us to serve a specific neighborhood in Bellingham
-God would open doors to get to know folks in the city
-God would rise up a “person of peace” (Luke 10:1-7), who would be a local ally
2. God would rise up a leadership team, passionate to advance God’s kingdom
-God would call folks to join our efforts, for the beginning season
-God would raise those to fill various roles
3. God would help us discern how we can serve the city
-God would give a heart for, and eyes to see those on the fringe of faith
-God would show us the best church model that would facilitate growth and service
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