The Journey continues and we are very aware of our obstacles, our weaknesses, and His abundant resources. May the Lord use us to bring His kingdom to the kingdom of this world that we live in, whether on Breton, Uptown, or wherever we are.
Our next journey meeting is Sunday, Aug 10 at 5pm for a very random potluck meal with the meeting to follow, 6-7:30pm.
Our chief work, as we gather every Sunday evening, continues to be prayer -- "Lord, prepare us for this work. Form your church for your glory."
The kids are meeting with us to do memory work, sing, pray, and then meet separately with Eric and Rosie for various activities, including the individually-designed Prayer Postcards (these look great!).
Currently on the front burner --
* Steve and Dick will help the East Hills Council of Neighbors conduct a Tree Inventory.
* August 16 Trolley Day - preparations are underway to have an informal breakfast gathering of Christ Church friends at a local coffee house and then take the 8-stop Trolley Tour of Uptown. Robin will be creating a Trolley Tour Scavenger Hunt, including a drawing and a prize (gift certificate to Gaia). Prayer requests will also be incorporated into the Tour Stops. The purpose of this activity is to encourage the Christ Church family to visit the church plant neighborhoods and to pray.
* We will man/woman a booth at the upcoming Ministry Fair. Dick will explore providing a video loop.
* The Planning Team is investigating the rent/lease environment in East Hills, including pursuing the possibilities of renting Wealthy Theather, Congress School, space in ICCF, plus other options. Some of us viewed an available property at 928 Wealthy.
* We are continuing to look for summer service opportunities. Congress School has been contacted in this regard.
Keep praying that the Lord will open the right doors for us to do this work, if it is His will. Especially pray for the session as they construct the 2009 budget, specifically, "how do we build a Christ Church budget, and an urban church budget when expenses exceed receipts?"
"My God will meet all your needs, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
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