Second Half of November

Over the past several weeks, I have determined that people who update their blog on a daily basis must not be very busy. Actually, I have wanted to send an update out to all the supporters of NCC and just simply have not sat down and made it happen. Things are going well with the church plant. There are a million plates spinning in the air and our team is trying to keep them all balanced. Here is a list of exciting things happening in the life of Northwest Community Church.

1. God has led us to some incredible, healthy individuals and churches who are helping Northwest Community Church in Christ-honoring ways. I attribute these relationships to God because there is no way on a human level I could have worked some of these details out. I have got to give a shout out to New Heights Church in Fayetteville and First Baptist Church of Springdale. If you ever get a chance to worship, serve, or be involved in these churches you should jump at the opportunity. They are kingdom-minded and have hearts that want to see people come to know Christ.
2. On Saturday, December 19th 99% of our equipment is set to arrive at the Boys and Girls Club in Bella Vista. Over the past several weeks, I have felt more like a project manager than a pastor. It is amazing all the logistics that go into launching a portable church that can be easily set up and torn down each week. Besides Church on Wheels Inc, I've gotten to work with welders, trailer manufacturers, equipment suppliers, banner companies, storage facilities, insurance agents, the Boys and Girls Club, a funeral home director (to negotiate extra parking), and a dozen other contacts who are helping make this whole thing possible.
3. In the meantime, our launch team continues to grow. I am amazed at the talented people God is assembling to launch Northwest Community Church. I feel completely privileged to even be on the team and watch what God is going to do in the Northwest Arkansas area.
4. We got word a few weeks ago that the Forum and Project 648 (young adults ministry groups at MPFBC) are going to sponsor 200 chairs for NCC by not only paying for them but also praying for the people who will sit in those chairs on launch Sunday. The cool thing is that when people come to NCC for the first time on February 21, 2010 they will have no idea that people in Georgia are praying that they will connect with Christ and his local church in NWA.

Please remember to pray for our next preview service which is set for Sunday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. If you are in NWA that weekend, please stop by and join us.