We've spent months seeking God and praying; organizing church government, structuring administration, building ministry groups, establishing vision and purpose; and now, Friends & Family Preview Sunday, January 17th, 2010, was a great day for Branches Church! It was the beginning of the rest of our journey as a community of believers and seekers who want to do life together as we look to live everyday life in the good things God intends for us as His people.
I want to express my sincere thanks to everyone who stepped up to fill the needs of everything it takes to do "portable church" - from doughnuts to dismissal, from sign placement to nursery and conversations. I believe we communicated our vision and purpose well to the 170 people who were there. I am very encouraged by the surveys they filled out. They spoke highly of us being in the right place at the right time doing the right thing.
As God continues to complete His work in us, know that each week will hold new and challenging things as the Spirit directs our path into the will of God for this community. Always remember that Branches Church is safe, authentic, accepting, and growing. We come as we are, but we just don't stay that way because there is so much more God has for His people than just religion...He's offering life! Let's keep doing it together!
Pastor Mike
Perfect, Mike!! Thanks for everything you are doing.
ReplyDeleteIt was just such a good feeling being apart of a living breathing body of believers, rolling up our sleeves and digging in to have a place for people to belong.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to walk in on Sunday morning and see the "buzz" of things falling into place. So humbling to be a part of it! Mike, great word...you perfectly communicated what is our vision and purpose.
ReplyDeleteJenny A