Well... things have changed significantly in the last few weeks. Due to many different circumstances, we are delaying the February launch. We are all disappointed but believe that there is a reason for the delay. During this time, we have decided to focus on developing more ways of connecting in Windsor through small groups and service projects. We are also looking at additional worship options using our south Fort Collins campus. Through it all, God is good. Please continue to pray for God's will in all of this.
Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8
May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you peace!
Gerry
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Good News!
We had some good news this week but were also presented with some challenges! The good news is that the school, Windsor Charter Academy, approved our use of the facility. The challenge is that we cannot use their storage space... which means we have to look into other options for storing all of the equipment. Please pray for guidance and wisdom in this area.
We also visited a local coffee shop to see if we could use it as a Sunday morning gathering place for the student ministry (high school and middle school). We think it will work out great until we get above 20 students... which will be a great problem to have!
As a team, we are continuing to discuss how each ministry will look and are praying about local ministry leaders. We conducted a survey last Sunday and there are now over 50 families interested in worshiping and/or helping at the Windsor campus. God is good! We continue to pray for people and workers!
Soon I will be contacting everyone concerning some exciting opportunities we'll have to get together and study God's Word as a community.
Thanks for your prayers and support!
Jesus is the light of the world!
Gerry
We also visited a local coffee shop to see if we could use it as a Sunday morning gathering place for the student ministry (high school and middle school). We think it will work out great until we get above 20 students... which will be a great problem to have!
As a team, we are continuing to discuss how each ministry will look and are praying about local ministry leaders. We conducted a survey last Sunday and there are now over 50 families interested in worshiping and/or helping at the Windsor campus. God is good! We continue to pray for people and workers!
Soon I will be contacting everyone concerning some exciting opportunities we'll have to get together and study God's Word as a community.
Thanks for your prayers and support!
Jesus is the light of the world!
Gerry
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Welcome to the first posting on my new blog! I am excited about what God is doing and how he is blessing the Multi-site Ministry here at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ft. Collins, Colorado. My plan is to update this blog at least once per week so keep checking!
Many things have happened in the last few weeks and I would like to bring you up to speed. We have found an incredible facility and are praying that all of the details will work out so we can start worshipping in February 2009. Don't hold us to this but we have tentatively set the first worship for February 22! We hope and pray that everything can be completed by then so we can celebrate together in our first worship!
Back to the facility... we checked out the new gym at the Windsor Charter Academy and what a great facility with incredible people!
Since our first visits, we have had numerous discussions and have recently given them the paperwork indicating our intent to rent the facilities. This will be discussed at their board meeting on October 27th. We are asking people to pray that this door will continue to be open!
We are also in the process of meeting with all of the Ministry Directors to identify volunteer and leadership needs for the new site. At this time, we are planning for Kids for Christ children's hour on Sundays for preschool through 5th grade. Junior High and High School are still in discussion. We are asking people to pray for workers.
After visiting other multi-sites, we have a good feel for the setup and teardown process as well as a basic agreement on the worship style. We are labeling it "casual contemporary, family friendly." We want to make the Windsor Campus a place where everyone can connect to Jesus in a comfortable, casual setting.
Let's discuss Small Groups... This is a critical area for this campus! We need to start groups where people can come together, study God's Word, and develop long lasting friendships and support. Please pray that small groups would be formed and they become a vital part of the DNA of this campus. Please contact me if you are interested or have some ideas... there are all sorts of possibilities!
God is good!
Gerry
Many things have happened in the last few weeks and I would like to bring you up to speed. We have found an incredible facility and are praying that all of the details will work out so we can start worshipping in February 2009. Don't hold us to this but we have tentatively set the first worship for February 22! We hope and pray that everything can be completed by then so we can celebrate together in our first worship!
Back to the facility... we checked out the new gym at the Windsor Charter Academy and what a great facility with incredible people!
Since our first visits, we have had numerous discussions and have recently given them the paperwork indicating our intent to rent the facilities. This will be discussed at their board meeting on October 27th. We are asking people to pray that this door will continue to be open!We are also in the process of meeting with all of the Ministry Directors to identify volunteer and leadership needs for the new site. At this time, we are planning for Kids for Christ children's hour on Sundays for preschool through 5th grade. Junior High and High School are still in discussion. We are asking people to pray for workers.
After visiting other multi-sites, we have a good feel for the setup and teardown process as well as a basic agreement on the worship style. We are labeling it "casual contemporary, family friendly." We want to make the Windsor Campus a place where everyone can connect to Jesus in a comfortable, casual setting.
Let's discuss Small Groups... This is a critical area for this campus! We need to start groups where people can come together, study God's Word, and develop long lasting friendships and support. Please pray that small groups would be formed and they become a vital part of the DNA of this campus. Please contact me if you are interested or have some ideas... there are all sorts of possibilities!
God is good!
Gerry
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