Our latest ministry update

Support Update As I mentioned in our last letter, this month is one of focus for us; and that focus is support.  As of our last email we were in need of $78k to be raised from our $270k budget.  In just over a week's time we have not seen much support come in.  At this point I can only account for $1200 total towards that need.  This leaves us with just under $77k remaining. How does this impact us? Erin and I are facing the ever increasing reality that one or both of us will need to get a part-time job to get our income (for us and the church plant) at its necessary level.  We don't know exactly how this will play out or how it will impact the church plant, but it will surely take time away from what we were called here to do.  However, we are willing and committed to do whatever it takes to see this church move forward. As a refresher, below is the breakdown of what we (and I would like to ask you to join us) are praying for in regards to our support situation.  As I have said, this time is critical for the life of the church and I hope to be freed up from the burden of the finances for the church and our family.  To reach this need we are praying that this month the money we have left to raise will be secured either in special gifts or in monthly pledges.  This is what we are praying towards: 1 Gift              $10,000 2 Gifts              $5,000 5 Gifts              $2,000 12 Gifts            $1000 24 Gifts              $500 Total:                          $54,000 That would leave $24,000 to be raised through monthly giving - which would break down to 20 people giving $100/month for only one year.  We also have additional needs not fully covered in our budget (new computer and sound equipment).  Obviously this breakdown just helps us visualize the need, but we are praying for 10 people to join us in the next 2 weeks or we will have to pursue part-time employment much more seriously. If you are able in any way to help meet this need would you prayerfully consider joining with us in reaching this area with the hope of the Gospel?    If you can, you may give through this link online or you may contact me and I will mail you the necessary information.

Family Update In spite of all that is going on there is no stopping normal life.  We recently were in Cleveland, OH for the wedding of Erin's sister Megan (see family picture above).  We had a great time and are glad to welcome Nick Pacione to the family. In other news, Mother's Day this year was very special as it was not just Mother's Day but Erin's 40th birthday.  We had a great celebration with family and friends. Sticking with Erin; she has a lead on a part-time nursing job.  The interview has yet to be setup, but we are praying for God's will in this opportunity. Prayer Requests Financial support.  That God would provide through His great abundance. Decisions on part-time jobs for Erin and/or Chad.  Wisdom in juggling how that will effect family life and the work of the church. Networking (much of my job right now is simply meeting people in the community and getting to know what makes this area unique) The growth of our young church.  We need to be meeting more and more people and see them join with us. Growing intimacy with the Father and greater reliance on His grace and mercy given in Christ.  That I/we would daily be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 2:1) Websites If you want to know more about us, you can keep up in two ways.  First for our family, you can follow us on our blog.  Second, if you want to know more about the church we now have a website!!  You can visit it here (www.livinghopepca.org).

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