Hello to all of you!

Thank God for all that is happening with "The Church @ The Neighborhood Center."

Here is the current schedule for Sunday mornings:

Location:  The Neighborhood Center (north entrance, 1929 W Fillmore St)

The Mission of The Church @ The Neighborhood Center:

"To Love God and to Love our Neighbors."

"To Love God" means for us to:

• worship;
• pray;
• serve;
• practice communion and baptism;
• and live life as graciously redeemed children of God.

"To Love our Neighbors" means for us to: 

• share the Gospel by seeing others as God sees them;
• holistically caring for the poor, the widow, the imprisoned, the oppressed, the needy;
• caring for those God brings us without partiality;
• praying for others;
• being used by God for racial reconciliation;
• growing together in the confidence of God's work in us;
• creating a fun, trusting, alive, and committed community;
• "fast" - fighting injustice and oppression, feeding the hungry, and providing shelter for the wanderer;
• reproducing believing communities in parts of the world that are unreached for Christ;
• and studying God's word.

This mission statement feels so much a part of what we have already tried to be, and what we pray God will bless us with in the new church and ministries before us.

Some of the things we are now talking about concerning our vision and goals:

• worshipping!
• build a team for creative, encompassing, God-directed worship
• who is our church for?
• publicity in the neighborhood?
• healthy budget and finances
• children's programs?
• encourage each other in our spiritual gifting -- get to know each other!
• intentional connection with Iglesia Nueva Esperanza
• intentional plan for discipleship and mentoring

This is an amazing season of God's blessing.  I feel so humbled by all that He is doing, and I get to watch!  Let's continue to trust Jesus in all things!

If you have any questions, feel free to call my mobile at 602-818-6760, or call the Neighborhood Ministries office at 602-252-5225.

In Christ's love,