Archive for March, 2009

5 Days Away

Posted: March 31, 2009 in Giving

We ask that you really pray for God to move and allow us an “easy yoke” this week.  Our team is very excited and the emotions in all of us are high, in many ways.  We have a number of needs as we come down this stretch.  If you are praying about or thinking about [...]

6 Days Away From Launch

Posted: March 30, 2009 in Launch

We had a great, final launch team meeting last night……the energy was high, the spirit of God moved in, and the emotion of out team coming together for a calling such as this is overwhelming.  We all feel privileged to be a part of something of this magnitude.  It’s rare in a lifetime that anyone [...]

From Ed Stetzer

Posted: March 27, 2009 in Evangelism
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10 Days Away From Launch

Posted: March 26, 2009 in Launch
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It’s an interesting journey of feeling and faith, for sure.  I can tell you, that we are tired of planning…I can tell you it has been exhilirating getting to this point…I can tell you it’s the toughest work any person would ever do…I can tell you there’s not enough hours in a day…I can tell [...]

So Timely

Posted: March 25, 2009 in Faith
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God has ways, for sure…………as a pastor since 1991, and hopefully influencing some lives, the note I received two days ago from the granddaughter of a good friend is a good example of how God gives you what you need, even less than two weeks before launch. Louise Disney went to heaven over a year [...]

Emotions

Posted: March 24, 2009 in Thoughts
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They’re an interesting phenomenon.  They will lie to you and they will accentuate you.  Either/or, can be devastating.  Don’t get me wrong, they are a good thing, if kept in check.  You’ve been around emotional, basket-case people who drove you nuts and you’ve been around solid, well-put-together folks who shed a tear, and it touched [...]

Volunteers

Posted: March 24, 2009 in Volunteers
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As we get closer to launch on April 5, we really need sharp people to lead in production, kids & preschool, student ministry, groups, administration, care, communication, guest services, and more.  Whether paid or volunteer, the most important key for us is to make sure we have the right people on the bus; people who [...]

Pray About This

Posted: March 23, 2009 in Fundraising
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I need to ask you that are a part of our launch team, to be faithful in the tithe.  God blesses a generous heart.  Secondly, if you are a part of this journey in any way, we need you to pray today!  We need an infusion of funding to move forward toward launch!!!! Ask God, [...]

Schedule For Launch Weeks

Posted: March 23, 2009 in Launch
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As we get ready to launch on April 5, we need everybody to mark their calendars for the following: Sunday, March 29- Launch Team Planning Meeting- 6:00 p.m. @ The Ringgold Depot March 30-April 3- Put our Road Signs all over the area for launch day (it will take all of us) Friday, April 3- [...]

Needs Leading Into Launch

Posted: March 23, 2009 in Launch

Wanted to mention that we have an availble link at Target for our children’s ministry items we need to provide a nice and attractive children’s environment. Please use this link to send to family or friends who might want to be a part of this opportunity. Additional Needs, if you know someone or can help [...]