prayer letter - nov. 2008

Aaron Walters – November 2008 Prayer Report

October Goals:
-1-To begin networking with our support base of churches and individuals in Whatcom County
-2-To pray for and investigate the potential communities and neighborhoods for the new church plant

October Summary:
My activities and time for the first half of the month was focused on two things: preparing for my classical examination (which I passed by God’s grace), and setting our home up for life. After classis I set out to accomplish my two goals (stated above). I believe I got a good start at beginning my task of networking, by participating in the following events: the weekly Lynden pastors breakfasts, council meetings at Bethel CRC and 1st CRC, Whatcom County Cluster meeting, and Classis PNW and BCSE, as well meeting with local youth pastors, local pastors, and potential team members. I was able to attend and/or preach in worship services at Bethel CRC, Mountain View CRC, 3rd CRC, and the Reformation Day service at Sonlight CRC. In addition to these activities, I was able to address my second goal by conducting initial/general demographic studies of Birch Bay, Blaine, Everson/Nooksack, Fairhaven, Ferndale, Geneva, Lynden, and Sudden Valley, as well as conducting on-site data collecting/prayer/observations in each of these neighborhoods/communities. My task was to get a general “feel” and first look at these sites.

November Forecast:
For November, I intend to retain the same goals as October. Although my second goal will focus primarily on learning what the physical and ministry needs are of these sites. I hope to accomplish this through more specific demographic study, on site conversations with pastors, leaders, and residents. At this juncture, I am planning attending the Lynden CRC’s administrator meeting, council meetings at Bethel CRC and Hope in Christ, preaching at 3rd CRC, and my installation service on November 23rd.

Prayer Requests:
-God’s wisdom and protection over our lives as we discern the future
-God would call us to serve a specific neighborhood by Christmas
-God would rise up a leadership team w/ the passion to advance God’s kingdom
-God would use established churches and this church plant to make disciples in Whatcom County

I am blessed by your support at this time, and pray God’s grace for you and your church’s ministry. Thanks you for your partnership.