28 Apr 2008
I was overwhelmed yesterday (in a good way). Our gathering focused on concern & justice. I’ve always thought that focusing on this kind of stuff doesn’t “sell tickets” in church. But thankfully I was wrong. People were receptive, supportive and wanting to act.
We had worship songs that focused [...]
21 Apr 2008
Its been a busy and historic time in NYC with the Pope in town and all. The city has definitely been a great host, and its was nice to hear his statements about caring for immigrants in our country.
Yesterday we had our first connections class for new people at Metro Hope who wanted to [...]
07 Apr 2008
I never realized how impatient I was until I became a church planter and a father. Its a totally new rhythm and I’m still learning to dance. Patience however, is “doing her work.”
Mayra and I set out to plant this church with the unchurched and de-churched in mind. This in many ways has meant a [...]
01 Apr 2008
We’ve entered our 7th week as a church plant. God has been doing wonderful work in our growing community. There’s definitely a buzz and people are telling there friends about the church. Visitors are finding it to be a safe and welcoming place, while others are rediscovering and engaging Jesus.
The gathering [...]