Our Washington High School Campus launched last Sunday. The morning was full of excitement, exceeding my expectations! There were 198 in attendance in the auditorium with about 35 additional children in the nursery or children's church. You can click on the picture above to see a slide show of the morning.
It was amazing to see how crowed the hallway felt after the service as people spend time talking and interacting with one another. The entire morning had a distinctive "New Covenant" feel. It was especially exciting to see how many visitors attended. When Pastor Tye asked how many came as a result of receiving our mailing, 20-25 people raised their hands!
The service was God-honoring, the hospitality team members were warm and friendly, the environment and decor was attractive, the children's ministry team members were enthusiastic and the set-up/custodial team members were serving behind the scenes. A special "thank you" to everyone who prayed, planned, assisted or served in any way.
This whole journey of launching a second campus has been a large step of faith. The process has been similar to giving birth to a child. And just like the prospective parent, we too have experienced a whole range of emotions - fear, wonder, excitement and anxiety. But on Sunday, we experienced the joy of seeing a God-thing being birthed. The idea of a Wash Campus moved from a vision to a vivid reality.
It's our prayer that God will use this campus to help many become passionate followers of Jesus Christ. This is our prayer. This is our joy!
2 comments:
As I read your entry this morning, I too, am filled with joy due to the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in our midst. But my joy must be meager compared to yours, Kim. Dan and I have made one small change by going to the Washington campus....you have been a part of it all: thinking about it, planning it, praying about it, and DOING it. You are a HUGE part of what God is doing Kim. I know that you don't want or expect any obvious public acknowledgment and that it is enough for you to serve Christ who knows all things. He knows that you do it all for Him and because of Him. To God be the glory. But Dan and I want to thank you so much for all you do at New Covenant. What joy would we be experienceing now if we were lounging around the house at 11:00 instead of going over to Washington? It is an honor to serve under your leadership and also to be your friend. We have experienced so much more then we deserve. Once again, to God be the glory.
Thank you Robin! You and Dan inspire others to pursue Christ with authenticity and integrity. It's so good to know that He is enough!
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