Let the Games Begin!

On September 22, 2007, Philip Glassmeyer was ordained by Pacific Presbytery and commissioned to begin the church planting work in North Las Vegas! The week leading up to Philip's ordination was so encouraging. Many of the donor's we had been speaking with began to crystalize their financial commitments to this work! After a very conservative estimate, we find ourselves over $400,000 towards our overall goal of needing to raise $680,000 over a period of three years! What a great confirmation from the Lord!! We were on cloud nine through the weekend and then Monday came and the enemy sought to take away our joy. Both of Philip's vehicles were broken into and items were taken. We discovered a bump on Caleb's bottom that turned out to be a staph infection that normally requires hospitalization. My computer got sick (caught a virus) and I was not able to update you all for the past several weeks as a result (its amazing how much we depend on technology rather than God). And the list goes on and on...But our Lord met us during our time of need. This doesn't mean that everything was resolved, but we all sensed the peace and loving protection of our great God. Momentum is building here and it is so great to be a part of it! On October 7, 2007, we participated in an installation service to officially begin the work of church planting in North Las Vegas. So here we stand, having begun the work of church planting. Will you pray for some things specifically: 1) that Caleb's staph infection clears up...it looks really good to us and he will see the doctor on Thursday; 2) that we would find housing in North Las Vegas that we can afford; 3) that the Lord would bless my ordination preparation that will take place Jan. 22nd; 4) that we would love one another better as a family; 5) that we would finish the work of fundraising so we can concentrate solely on the work of church planting; 6) pray for the Lord to bring people we develop relationships with out of darkness into light; 7) that we would make progress in all the matters that go into transitions...car and health insurance, DMV, etc; 8) that we would know the love of God and learn to be faithful during the difficult times...and even joyful. We have a lot of things we would like to praise the Lord for...1) YOU- those that have given financially, praying for us, hoping the best for us...you have been a real blessing; 2) we like living here...even in the midst of obvious sin...this place has a lot to offer; 3) our relationship with the one PCA church (Spring Meadows) in the west part of town...meeting with Pastor Posey and being a part of their community has been such a joy and great learning experience; 4) that we are doing well financially; 5) that Micah loves the school he attends; 5) that we are not alone, but have the Glassmeyer's who are quickly becoming great friends; 6) that Annette and I got to go on a date last weekend; 7) that we are staying in the condo that has been provided by one of our donor's free of charge; 8) and that Jesus loves this city more than we do! Rejoice with us and we will update you again soon...now that the computer has been repaired!