Points Along The Way

Wow! What a tremendous celebration of worship on the first day in our new home! It was simply a powerful experience of authentic worship, fellowship and ministry. The sweet, sweet spirit of the day was overwhelming. I wish each of you could experience the thrill of baptizing those sweet souls, I could barely do so without choking up. The baptism tank worked wonderfully! Pictures will be posted this week.

And the crowd of people! We just kept getting out more chairs because people kept coming in the door! It was great! All of our guests that I spoke with had a wonderful experience and say they plan to return. To God be the glory!

The facility has come a long way, and there is much more to do. In the coming days and weeks, you will have oppotunities to lend a hand. This building and property offers us so much oppoirtunity.

I want to share with you some notes about how we are developing and forming:

The Outreach Team, led by Chuck Adams is meeting and planning some wonderful opportunities for us to be the church to our community. I am excited about the enthusiasm and passion that is growing in our people to serve those around them.

The Administrative Team has prepared a finance statement and this will be ready by Wednesday. You can pick up a copy at the welcome center in the front lobby.

Home Bible Studies are starting this month! A meeting of the leaders and hosts will be announced this week and groups will begin meeting shortly thereafter.

God is stirring men to respond to His call and serve as elders. We are patiently waiting for God to raise this body of spiritual leaders. As this develops, the church will have input and final confirmation on each man that submits himself to this call.

We are helping with some needed work at Cedarmore Camp and Conference Center, this Saturday (5/6) we will be there helping out with some landcaping and spring projects. Please contact Dennis Raliegh if you are able to serve in this way. Cedarmore is a Christian camp in Shelby county and is expecting a record number of campers this summer. Our own Shane and Kari McGrath live and serve there.

Be sure to check the website for everything going on at The Point. There is a calendar of activities that is really helpful. Use this great resource and keep informed. It is updated every day with new information.

If you have not done so yet, please go to the website and fill out the Personal Information Form. This will help us build our database and keep records of our people. This is a big step toward being able to keep track of 'the flock.'

What a joy it is to serve you and be with you on this amazing journey that God has for us. In the coming days I will be sharing more about "Preparing For Amazing Things." This is our spiritual growth emphasis for the 31 days of May. Our focus must always be on Him and His Glory, by doing this we can fulfill the mission and the see the miracles He has for us!

You are loved!

Rick