The "Dump"

James and I have been "super blessed" by our internship at our parent church, Brookville Road Community Church. When Pastor Hubert told us that he had a place for us to stay he called it a "dump", of course as you watch the video below you will see that he was only kidding. James and I looked at each other in disbelief as we were given permission to stay in this 6 bedroom 4.5 bath 6,058 sq. ft. "mansion".

The builder of this home, (who doesn't even attend BRCC), offered our families the opportunity to stay there whenever we needed during our internship. This home is currently on the market and the asking price has been reduced significantly; catch me on Facebook or shoot me an email if you are interested in purchasing it and I will get you in touch with the builder. ;-)

This poor quality video doesn't do the home justice... but you get the idea.

The "Dump"

James and I have been "super blessed" by our internship at our parent church, Brookville Road Community Church. When Pastor Hubert told us that he had a place for us to stay he called it a "dump", of course as you watch the video below you will see that he was only kidding. James and I looked at each other in disbelief as we were given permission to stay in this 6 bedroom 4.5 bath 6,058 sq. ft. "mansion".

The builder of this home, (who doesn't even attend BRCC), offered our families the opportunity to stay there whenever we needed during our internship. This home is currently on the market and the asking price has been reduced significantly; catch me on Facebook or shoot me an email if you are interested in purchasing it and I will get you in touch with the builder. ;-)

This poor quality video doesn't do the home justice... but you get the idea.

Prayer Answered

For those of you who may not have heard yet; we have an offer on our home and the closing date is set for June 15th. Praise God!!! This is a huge answer to prayer. This means that we will not have a mortgage payment to worry about as we live 2,200 miles away. The closing date comes with exactly one week to spare before we had intended to start the moving process. God's timing is amazing. (Definitely none too early; but never late).

Next prayer becomes: "God, please help us to locate a place to live in Escondido."

AMEN

Prayer Answered

For those of you who may not have heard yet; we have an offer on our home and the closing date is set for June 15th. Praise God!!! This is a huge answer to prayer. This means that we will not have a mortgage payment to worry about as we live 2,200 miles away. The closing date comes with exactly one week to spare before we had intended to start the moving process. God's timing is amazing. (Definitely none too early; but never late).

Next prayer becomes: "God, please help us to locate a place to live in Escondido."

AMEN

We've Been Adopted

Last night James and I met with the Elders of Brookville Road Community Church and shared with them our plans for starting a new church in Escondido, CA. It was exciting being able to interact with the Elders and to answer their questions about The Branches Community Church. At the end of our meeting together the Elders voted and the result is... we are now officially recorded as a daughter church of BRCC! It's great having a "parent church" that will be offering their support as this young church gets off the ground.

I long for the day that the Elders of The Branches can sit across the table from a man who has been called by God to start a church and is seeking our support. We want to raise up leaders who will fully embrace the call of Christ to "go" to all nations. It is our dream to plant churches up and down the coast of California as well as start a church/churches in Northern Ireland. But for now we take it one step at a time, and last night we took the step of being "adopted" as a part of a church planting movement that wants the name of Christ to be exalted in every corner of the earth.

We've Been Adopted

Last night James and I met with the Elders of Brookville Road Community Church and shared with them our plans for starting a new church in Escondido, CA. It was exciting being able to interact with the Elders and to answer their questions about The Branches Community Church. At the end of our meeting together the Elders voted and the result is... we are now officially recorded as a daughter church of BRCC! It's great having a "parent church" that will be offering their support as this young church gets off the ground.

I long for the day that the Elders of The Branches can sit across the table from a man who has been called by God to start a church and is seeking our support. We want to raise up leaders who will fully embrace the call of Christ to "go" to all nations. It is our dream to plant churches up and down the coast of California as well as start a church/churches in Northern Ireland. But for now we take it one step at a time, and last night we took the step of being "adopted" as a part of a church planting movement that wants the name of Christ to be exalted in every corner of the earth.

New Family

One of the benefits of our internship at Brookville Road Community Church is the opportunity that we have to meet with other pastors who have planted "daughter churches". This afternoon James and I had the privilege of sitting down with Pastor Greg Ruble from Living Streams Community Church. We really enjoyed hearing how the Lord has had His hand on Pastor Greg and the believers at Living Streams. Greg started the church in September of 2008 so it was good to be able to get perspective from someone who has recently planted a church. Tomorrow (Sunday) we will attend Living Streams and worship with their congregation.

Next weekend we will be attending Brandywine Community Church and then sitting in on their staff meeting on Monday.

James and I are really looking forward to the connections that we get to enjoy with our sister churches. We're prayerful that our relationships will continue to strengthen as we interact with our fellow pastors and churches in the years ahead.

New Family

One of the benefits of our internship at Brookville Road Community Church is the opportunity that we have to meet with other pastors who have planted "daughter churches". This afternoon James and I had the privilege of sitting down with Pastor Greg Ruble from Living Streams Community Church. We really enjoyed hearing how the Lord has had His hand on Pastor Greg and the believers at Living Streams. Greg started the church in September of 2008 so it was good to be able to get perspective from someone who has recently planted a church. Tomorrow (Sunday) we will attend Living Streams and worship with their congregation.

Next weekend we will be attending Brandywine Community Church and then sitting in on their staff meeting on Monday.

James and I are really looking forward to the connections that we get to enjoy with our sister churches. We're prayerful that our relationships will continue to strengthen as we interact with our fellow pastors and churches in the years ahead.

Moving Sale

And so it begins. The process of selling nearly everything we own. We begin this weekend May 7 & 8. Here is a list of just some of the items that we will be selling. If you live in the area we would love to see you, even if you don't buy anything, just stop by and say "hi".

Moving Sale May 7th-8th

408 East St. Parker City

1pm-7pm Friday

8am-3pm Saturday

Elec. Cuisinart waffle stick maker

Elec. waffle makers

Blender

Placemats

Toaster

Kitchen Aid chopper

Food Dehydrator

Rival Roaster Oven

Tea Kettle

Sun tea jar

Glass canister set

Cupcake pans

Large wooden bowl

Candle holders

Cups/glasses/mugs

Pfaltzgraff bowl set

Candy dishes

Bakeware

Baking utensils

Silverware

Plates

Canisters

Cake pans

Serving trays

Children's plates

Mixing bowls

Pans

Casserole dishes

Hand Mixer

Pie cutting board

Baking cooling racks

Baking sheets

Pampered Chef stoneware

Pie plates

Mini cake molds

Stock pot

Salsa KIt (unopened)

Children's books

Christmas decorations

Christmas tree stand

Children's toys & games

Pixma MP480 Photo printer (unopened)

8 man tent

Precious Moments (with original boxes)

Kerosene heater (unopened)

Large cooler

Lawn tools: rake, small shovels, sprinklers, timers, etc.

Tools: laser level, 6" bench grinder, small tool set, bits, electric stud finder, tool boxes, etc.

Paint brushes

Car buffer

Car washing kit

Black & Decker electric sander

Shelving

Saw horse with vice

Splitting maul

Computer hutch

Bookshelf

Mirror

Quilts

Quilt patterns

Fabric

Large "Western Stoneware" crocs (15, 12, & 6 gal.)

Storage shelves

Wood filing cabinet with shelves

Pixma ip 6600D photo printer with accessories

Lamps

CD's & DVD's

Moving Sale

And so it begins. The process of selling nearly everything we own. We begin this weekend May 7 & 8. Here is a list of just some of the items that we will be selling. If you live in the area we would love to see you, even if you don't buy anything, just stop by and say "hi".

Moving Sale May 7th-8th

408 East St. Parker City

1pm-7pm Friday

8am-3pm Saturday

Elec. Cuisinart waffle stick maker

Elec. waffle makers

Blender

Placemats

Toaster

Kitchen Aid chopper

Food Dehydrator

Rival Roaster Oven

Tea Kettle

Sun tea jar

Glass canister set

Cupcake pans

Large wooden bowl

Candle holders

Cups/glasses/mugs

Pfaltzgraff bowl set

Candy dishes

Bakeware

Baking utensils

Silverware

Plates

Canisters

Cake pans

Serving trays

Children's plates

Mixing bowls

Pans

Casserole dishes

Hand Mixer

Pie cutting board

Baking cooling racks

Baking sheets

Pampered Chef stoneware

Pie plates

Mini cake molds

Stock pot

Salsa KIt (unopened)

Children's books

Christmas decorations

Christmas tree stand

Children's toys & games

Pixma MP480 Photo printer (unopened)

8 man tent

Precious Moments (with original boxes)

Kerosene heater (unopened)

Large cooler

Lawn tools: rake, small shovels, sprinklers, timers, etc.

Tools: laser level, 6" bench grinder, small tool set, bits, electric stud finder, tool boxes, etc.

Paint brushes

Car buffer

Car washing kit

Black & Decker electric sander

Shelving

Saw horse with vice

Splitting maul

Computer hutch

Bookshelf

Mirror

Quilts

Quilt patterns

Fabric

Large "Western Stoneware" crocs (15, 12, & 6 gal.)

Storage shelves

Wood filing cabinet with shelves

Pixma ip 6600D photo printer with accessories

Lamps

CD's & DVD's