03.07 PRAYER LIST

* Please pray for help with the set up and break down crew and nursery.   

*Pray that our upcoming outreaches bring many new contacts with the unchurched: OutFlow (sermon series coupled with several servant evangelism events), and Love Cedar Valley (a joint effort of churches doing servant evangelism on April 21.)

*Please pray that we would continue to connect with visitors and reach their friends and family. Specifically, pray for Greg, Ron, Walter, Lacy, Karie, Shawn, Alyssa, Missy, Devon, Amanda, Stephanie, Megan, Katie, Kiersten, DJ, Marie, Martha, Maggie, Vergie, Ken, and Cindy.

*Pray that we invest and invite the unchurched and that God will draw them in. Specifically, pray for Angie, Mike, Emily, Sarah, Ben, Trey, Jim, Steve, Dan, Keith, Daniel, Martha, Angie, Holly, Ryan, Bree, Tim, Melanie, Paul, Rick, and the parents of our youth.

*Pray for continued financial support.  Pray that God will provide an additional $3k each month.

*Pray for Katie, Stephanie, and Richard as they learn to follow Jesus.

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March Update

Dear friends & family,

Spring is here already!  While it is still cold and muddy and dirty outside, the promise of spring makes one hopeful.  There have been some exciting times in our church and the promise of new life has also been found here.  But before I go into that, let me get some of the other details and events told.

On Feb. 5th, we saw an answer to some of our most earnest prayers: our friend, Mick, was released early from jail for good behavior.  I think I mentioned in the previous prayer letter that Heather had their baby...a beautiful little Boy, Robert.  It was a wonderful reunion when Mick finally got to go home and hold his little boys.  

Near the end of February, Kevin, Armond, Elroy, Terry, Clete and Lorry left the rest of us in the throws of some wintry ice and snow storms and flew out to Florida for a conference on church planting.  They came back to us with renewed passion and vision for what we are doing here in Waterloo. Key points include: 1. It was a reaffirmation that we are on the right path and that we are doing the right things. Armond said that one of the benefits of being with all of the other church planters was the realization of just how far we've already come and how many "landmines" we have avoided because of Kevin's gift of organization and attention to details.  2. They were reminded that servant evangelism is key to building relationships and is an awesome witnessing tool. (Elroy, especially, had a great time cleaning toilets!)   3. Lorry commented "I can't express how much we really, really need to pray."  4. "Where God guides, God provides. 5. Clete later said "I figured out why I am here." 6. They came away with some great ministry tools  7. "Doers are deciders." 8. Possible bi-vocational work for Armond and Kevin... On the flight home, Armond sat next to a certified bra fitter for Oprah's favorite bra. (Please keep our pastors out of trouble by continuing to give financial support!)

Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of having Lauren, April, Julia, Tyler & Jeff "Audio Life" come from the Green Bay, WI area to lead worship.  The youngest member just turned 14!  They did an awesome job, in spite of driving all night long to get here after doing a concert in Wisconsin as a favor to Armond...(who is a part of the group whenever he can be).  There were 78 people at that worship service....26 of them being teens.  

Our Sunday morning worship attendance has been growing and lately, we have seen on average 2-3 new visitors a week.  It is fun to see them find their areas of interest and get involved.  The praise team is a big draw and at least 4 new people have become involved in that ministry.  Please pray that we find just the right people to come and join our Nursery team as that is one area in which we still need much help.

And speaking of new life, last week was an incredibly exciting week for us.  Armond was preaching his last sermon of a 4 week series.  There was no special event or evangelistic outreach concert, just our regular service and much prayer that the Holy Spirit would move.  He certainly did that morning because two of our newest teens; Katie and Stephanie, and one very special little boy...my son, Richard, accepted Christ last Sunday March 11, 2007.  How great is that?!

Word of Thanks:
Thanks to Stout Reformed Church for your gift of $5,000.  Thank you to all the family and friends who have given so generously this year.  Without your support, we'd be hurt'n.  Look at the faces above.  You will see them in heaven, having had a part in getting them there!