Saddle up your horses....

We’ve got a trail to blaze!

Today began our 2007 Adventure. We had 24 in service today and a great move of the Spirit. God brought us an older Apostolic couple who touched me today. He had a stroke a little while back and have not been attending anywhere because he was not able. They came last Sunday and then returned this week early for prayer. Their deep prayers could be heard this morning before service. His looks, tears, and calling upon God remind me so much of Grandpa Holley. The Spirit ministered to me during that time of prayer in a very special way. I received so much strength. And believe me, those are monumental moments in a home missions situation. After service, they told one of our men who helped them to the car that when they walked in last Sunday, they knew this was home.

So, with 24 in attendance, we are close to being out of room again! We are planning to move some furniture, that is not needed, out of the building this week. This, coupled with moving our platform around, will make more room for seating. You should see the faces of the original members that were here when we came - they are so excited. There are only 3 of them. To them, this is a huge crowd!

Thank the Lord for moving on our behalf this past week. It looks like a land deal is moving forward. I really can’t tell any of the details at this point, because it has not been completed, but everyone who is a part of it here is excited. The door seems to be opening up. This deal could put us on a fast track (which could be a year) to getting a building. We are working on our part of the deal being 3 acres. That would give us enough room to grow for a good while. We would start with a Family Life Center phase first—with offices, kitchen, and Sunday School rooms. Then when we outgrow the gym, we would add a Sanctuary onto that building.

We will add several activities to the church calendar starting this month:

• Youth - every 3 weeks on a Saturday, starting January 20th. They will still attend youth at the mother church each Friday.
• Men's Prayer and Breakfast - the last Saturday of the month at 8am. We will meet for a time of prayer and then eat breakfast together at the restaurant next to our church.
• Ladies - the first Tuesday of the month will be a special time for the ladies and there is a sewing class starting that will be taught by Sheree Robertson.

Excitement is in the air! Continue to pray with us about the land and that God would open the doors for Bible Studies soon.