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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
August 10th
We are continuing on in the fund raising process we still need a lot of support.
On August 10th we will be at InRoads Church in Fremont CA
http://www.inroadschurch.com/
I will be speaking briefly in both of the morning services 9:00am and 10:30am followed by a luncheon were we will be sharing our vision.
During the luncheon people will be able to commit support.
Please come if you are able to attend.
Continue to lift us up in prayer as we are following God's call on our lives.
On August 10th we will be at InRoads Church in Fremont CA
http://www.inroadschurch.com/
I will be speaking briefly in both of the morning services 9:00am and 10:30am followed by a luncheon were we will be sharing our vision.
During the luncheon people will be able to commit support.
Please come if you are able to attend.
Continue to lift us up in prayer as we are following God's call on our lives.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
moving along
Well we have had some success in our fund raising but we have more work ahead of us.
We still need a great deal more support to be able to move to Chico CA.
Please pray for us.
We still need a great deal more support to be able to move to Chico CA.
Please pray for us.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
First Presentation
This past weekend we had a family reunion in Fremont for Elizabeth's family. On Sunday Night after the party I had a chance to sit the immediate family down and do a vision presentation, allow people to support us and receive some critique.
This was a big step for me because I have always been one who struggles with criticism. I tend to disconnect to the job at had if I feel that improvement is needed. God has really changed my heart on this issue because I finished my presentation and opened for questions and feedback. It was one of the most positive experiences that I have ever had. In the past I had a supervisor that handed down negative criticism that was derogatory toward me personally. He equated my performance with me as a person and it was a hurtful experience. In the moments after the presentation I received harsh criticism but in the context of love and it was awesome. The feedback was accurate and helpful and since I have reworked the presentation based on the suggestions and now I think that it is a great deal better. I was very happy that I allowed myself to be vulnerable and share my passion. The critique do not come in the form of how I should change my values but in how I can communicate them better. Oh and yes people were able to commit some support.
The biggest thing that I learned that night was the simple fact that if I am not passionate about my vision they will not support it. I learned that as much as I am communicating a vision I need to connect with the listeners.
After the night had closed and everyone had gone to their beds my mother-in-law came to me and said that one of the people in the room was very impressed with our willingness to take the huge risk and move some where and start from scratch. I had never really thought of the risk involved. Now more than ever I am convinced that this is God's calling on my life.
This was a big step for me because I have always been one who struggles with criticism. I tend to disconnect to the job at had if I feel that improvement is needed. God has really changed my heart on this issue because I finished my presentation and opened for questions and feedback. It was one of the most positive experiences that I have ever had. In the past I had a supervisor that handed down negative criticism that was derogatory toward me personally. He equated my performance with me as a person and it was a hurtful experience. In the moments after the presentation I received harsh criticism but in the context of love and it was awesome. The feedback was accurate and helpful and since I have reworked the presentation based on the suggestions and now I think that it is a great deal better. I was very happy that I allowed myself to be vulnerable and share my passion. The critique do not come in the form of how I should change my values but in how I can communicate them better. Oh and yes people were able to commit some support.
The biggest thing that I learned that night was the simple fact that if I am not passionate about my vision they will not support it. I learned that as much as I am communicating a vision I need to connect with the listeners.
After the night had closed and everyone had gone to their beds my mother-in-law came to me and said that one of the people in the room was very impressed with our willingness to take the huge risk and move some where and start from scratch. I had never really thought of the risk involved. Now more than ever I am convinced that this is God's calling on my life.
Church Planting begins
Well it is true! I was approved by the BGC to plant a church as of June 12th. It was a great moment of accomplishment followed by a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning.
The next day we began a training seminar for church planting called First Steps. That lasted for an evening, a day and the following morning. It was a ton of information in a short amount of time. After this long week we returned to CA from WI with a sigh of relief having survived the Midwest.
But first thing Monday morning was a meeting for final approval with our local team. That happened quickly and since then I have been filling out forms and doing a vision presentation. Upon receiving my fund raising cards, I can finally start sending out letters and setting up appointments. This has been a long process that has only begun. Please faithful virtual friends pray for us as we fundraise so that we can get on the field.
The next day we began a training seminar for church planting called First Steps. That lasted for an evening, a day and the following morning. It was a ton of information in a short amount of time. After this long week we returned to CA from WI with a sigh of relief having survived the Midwest.
But first thing Monday morning was a meeting for final approval with our local team. That happened quickly and since then I have been filling out forms and doing a vision presentation. Upon receiving my fund raising cards, I can finally start sending out letters and setting up appointments. This has been a long process that has only begun. Please faithful virtual friends pray for us as we fundraise so that we can get on the field.
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