SEVEN22 Farewell Service

I know that this post is long past due, but I want to take a minute to rehash a special evening before we left Pensacola, FL. On Tuesday, June 16, our SEVEN22 ministry at Marcus Pointe had a night in which they honored me and Karen. We had no clue what was about to transpire but it was an awesome night, and it's one that we will never forget.

• It began with great worship from my favorite band - our very own SEVEN22 Band (BTW, you can listen and download to their music on myspace).
• Live and video testimonies from various people throughout our 10 years in ministry. Sometimes, you forget the stories of life-change that happens throughout your ministry. It was great to rehash those great memories.
• Special letters were read by both of our parents.
• At the end of service, they blindfolded me and Karen, and walk us outside to give us a much needed vehicle, a Ford Explorer! We were both shocked and thankful for so many that sacrifice what they had to give us this wonderful gift.

I hope that I'm not missing anything else, but I want to thank SEVEN22 and Marcus Pointe Baptist Church for 10 great years of ministry. My time on staff was priceless and the memories will forever remain in our hearts. We have made so many friends and are thankful for each and everyone of you. We love you all very much. (By the way, we have to stop saying "you all" in Michigan - we get some strange looks!)

Hello from Detroit!

Man, it has been awhile since I've last posted! Life has been crazy since last month. June was pretty hectic as I finished my last few weeks at Marcus Pointe and then packing our home to move on the 4th of July weekend to get ready to launch Lakepointe Church this October.

Since we have arrived in Detroit, we have been getting established in our community in Eastpointe, MI. We are staying at a home that the local association owns at no cost! At the same time, I have been able to set up an office at Lakeside Community Church - again, at no cost! I have also been looking for possible sites to begin Lakepointe Church in the Clinton Township area. So far, I have scouted about a dozen sites and we have narrowed to list to about 3 different places. Within the next two weeks, I will be meeting with key people for each possible sites to find out about availability and funding. Please pray that God will open the right doors for us.

In August, I will be traveling to meet with pastors and churches for more financial support for the church. At the same time, I'm still raising financial support from "friends and families" to help supplement our monthly income. So far, we have raised about 40% of our goal from families/friends. I will post soon about how you can be involved.

I have more that I want to share with you and about all that God has been doing in our lives, especially in the past 2 months. Stay tuned to what's God is doing in the next chapter of our lives!