Church Plant on Track

I did promise an update on the new church plant...so here goes!

The first 2 weeks have been SO exciting! I was a little nervous at first about the whole thing, but I'll tell you what- setting up a new church is rewarding. Its been personally encouraging that people simply turn up each week, and stick around to talk to one another. One woman even told me that she looks forward to coming to her new church each week.

I like to think of the new church as relaxed but relevant. Casual but clear. Bible and Christ-centered. Laid back but organised. I joked with Matt that we are projecting our own personalities onto this congregation!

Its been a thrill to see people getting in and making it work, allowing the new church to work. Just pray we don't burn people out. There's so much to do. And not enough people just yet. Things like morning teas, setting up, welcoming, teaching children- all things we take for granted, but all areas where we desperately need more helpers. And on April 9 we open our doors to the public.

But God has got us to this point- he has allowed so many things to fall into place- giving us the location, providing the core group, and working out the time details. And it looks like we have access to a large hall nearby, which will make for an AWESOME kid's ministry on Sunday mornings. (Rather than the cramped room they currently meet in). I'm learning to trust Him, and be thankful in the process.

I feel rather stretched myself at the moment. Thank goodness for days off where I can read comics, draw and paint, drink coffee at the beach with my cousin and just plain relax... whichever comes first. Well, some of those things will happen tomorrow, Im sure!

Over and out.