Dear Friends and Family,
It’s hard to believe it’s September already. August was a definite whirlwind, but one that was very encouraging for us. On a daily basis, we feel confirmed that God has us in the right place as we prepare to plant the church He has called us to plant. Thanks for partnering with us in this great adventure. You are investing in a new work that is seeking to extend the rule and reign of King Jesus in our city! We are grateful for your generosity.
Well the planning has begun. The apprenticeship is in full swing as the past few weeks have been spent praying and dreaming up what God would have us be about.
Though it is still very much a work in progress, a vision is beginning
to solidify. The mission is becoming clearer. Core values are taking
root in our hearts. Though much of the work has been conceptual thus
far, it has been challenging. We have received some wise counsel
regarding the importance of this stage. What is being written down,
discussed, edited, etc. will instill the “DNA” of the church plant.
Please pray for wisdom and that we would listen to God’s leading. The
next few weeks will focus on defining the discipleship process and
church structure. We want to architect this well and would appreciate
your prayers in this regard.
Additionally, we will be starting a neighborhood Bible study around the
first week of October. Please pray that people in our neighborhood
would be receptive to participating and that the Gospel would take root
more deeply in all of our lives. We are thankful that we have been
able to connect more intentionally over the past few weeks with many in
our neighborhood over a shared meal at our house.
We hope to have a website up and going soon that can provide you with
additional information and more content regarding the specifics of the
vision and mission. In the meantime, feel free to check out the family
blog at http://jamiehart.typepad.com You can read what has been on
Jamie’s mind or just look at pictures of the kids (probably the more
interesting option).
Hope all is well with you. Please email or call if there’s anything
you’d like to discuss or ways we can help or pray for you. Thanks
again for your sacrificial support!
May the Peace of Christ Be With You,
Jamie & Heather
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