Prayer Requests & Praises...

Requests:

• Please pray that God will raise up even more prayer supporters to pray for us and this new church.
• Pray for the people of South Mishawaka that will soon be touched by this ministry.
• Pray for the people that will eventually be our neighbors (once we buy a home) that we will have an incredible connection and ministry to them.
• Pray for God to protect our family (Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually)...we are very tired from the move and attempting to get settled.
• Ann begins her new job today at Starbucks by Notre Dame, pray that she be able to see how God can use her there.
• Pray for Caitlin as she is still missing "home" and trying to adjust.
• Pray that God will align us quickly with those who are impassioned to financially support this new church.
• Pray that we will hear clearly from God and be courageous to follow His leading.
• I'm working on the Mission and value statements of the church. Pray that God will guide my heart.
• Even though we aren't recruiting the core team yet, please pray that God will begin putting the call on the lives of those who are to join us.
• Pray that we will remain encouraged.

Praises:

• I had a really encouraging meeting with a Church Planting Coach last Saturday. I look forward to his continued mentoring relationship.
• Money is coming in from people we didn't expect...God is continuing to show us that He will be the one to build His church.
• I had a conversation with an area Baptist church that was a church plant to Mishawaka 16 years ago. The pastor seems excited to meet with me and to explore potential ways to have his church support us.
• The time of being back with our family has been incredibly rich and enjoyable. Caitlin is really bonding with both sets of her grandparents!
• I've had some very encouraging meetings with potential partners and supporters.