O-H-I-O....

We are coming Home!!!

I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am that we are coming home this weekend!!! Kelsey is getting married and we are so blessed that Benj and I can both be there! Benj is a part of the wedding, playing his bagpipes for them and he's been practicing hard!!! Not only do we get to see friends and family and celebrate a wedding, but my little niece Bella is turning 5 years old!!! She requested a surprise party even at age 5 and I can't wait to see her and Sophie's cute little faces! I will certainly put some pictures up here when we get back and please pray that our trip goes quickly....I'm already counting down the hours!!!

Discover 4-1-1.....

Discover Church 4-1-1 is our way of being able to share with people what Discover Church is all about and why we are in this area. Tonight was our third time doing this and every time the weather has been just horrible. Even today the thunder was so loud and began to rain 10 minutes before our team showed up. We have learned many things each time and this time I truly learned that God is in complete control. I felt as though no one would show up and we didn't think we were going to have any one there. Just as our team arrived, the door bell rang and two girls from PBA came to check it out and then another girl from the area came soon after! We had a great time tonight with three new faces and saw that as soon as we realized we could do no more than just wait on God to provide, he provided three times more than we could even imagine!

What could have been a potentially discouraging evening, turned out to be God moving in a mighty way. There is no possible way we can take any credit or glory for tonight! Please continue to pray for the Discover Church core team as we grow and reach out around us! God is doing something big and I am so thankful that He was gracious to even allow us to be a part of it!!!!

Learning new things.....

Hello Hello!!!

Life has been busy here and we are still adjusting to the area and still trying to get to know people and places! I am loving my job, but there is still so much to learn and Benj has been working hard on all of the responsibilities he carries with the church. He is not only responsible for the worship leading and music side of things, he has also been given the entire "guest relations" side of the church plant. Anything from the parking lot to the stage he has been planning for and he is doing a wonderful job at it and has learned so much!

I am continuing to see how much goes into Children's Ministries and was able to see a church set up a mid-week program that they hold. I was able to to ask questions and see how well organized things were in the midst of having to set up and tear down every week. We are currently looking around for toys, books, and other supplies for our kids areas so if you would like to donate anything we would appreciate any help we can get!

We are learning so much and God is showing us that He is the one in control! We are still praying for more core team members especially for the upcoming Monthly Gatherings! Please continue to pray that God provides more core team members, for our personal finances, and for continued personal growth! We are so thankful for all of you and praise God for the support system of family and friends that He has given us!

This week....

This week has been such a blessing and a challenge! Prayers have been answered, we are being stretched, and things are coming along quickly with Discover Church! I am so thankful to be where I am right now and trying hard to see how God is working in my own life. Benj and I are feeling a little more settled in our condo, even though it may be a while before we really feel “at home.” Benj is truly my encouragement and keeps me going even when I don’t want to and God is blessing us so much with precious time together even though I’m working.

Working at Starbucks is wonderful and I just love the people there! My co-workers and managers are great and it’s just fun to be back in a coffee shop again :) God is so good to put me somewhere that I can enjoy and Benj is keeping just as busy working with Discover Church from home.

We are coming up on some exciting things with Discover Church and it is a challenge for all of us! My priorities are changing and only God can give me the strength to say “no” to some things even though it is so easy to say “yes” to everything! On October 25th we will be holding our first Monthly Gathering. We will have these monthly services until the launch in January in which we will hopefully be able to start the weekly services. We have been given software and a sound system to use for FREE and we have booked 2 ballrooms at a hotel for an amazing price! Please pray that God continues to provide not only supplies for the upcoming services, but also that He provides PEOPLE! We are still trying to grow our core team and we know that God will have the right people at the right time, but we could still use your prayers!

Please let Benj and I know if there’s any way we can pray for you!!! And check out new blogs at our website: www.thelitters.com

Also….the NEW Discover Church website is up and running now: www.discoverchurchpbc.com