Building Momentum

A few of the families that form the core of the new church.

We're beginning to feel a sense of building momentum with the new church. Here's a snapshot of some of the recent developments:

• At a recent service of the new church I was looking around the room and it actually felt "full," with about 1/4 of the room being "new" people.
• Being involved with local "MeetUp" groups is beginning to generate interest in the Church. One decided to join us for a gathering the day after we met and immediately felt welcomed by the folks there. Another plans to bring their kids to check out our original worship site next week. 
• One family in our church recently demonstrated what they're learning about loving their neighbor by opening up their home to a disabled veteran trying to get off the welfare system. 
• God is changing my heart as well - granting me peace on those weeks when 90% of the church is out of town on the same day. 
• God is working through people's gifts of hospitality. This weekend's pool party (pictured below) brought together 9 families - 4 of which don't yet know the grace offered in Christ - 3 of which had just moved to Vegas in the past month. God is transforming what were total strangers a few months ago into a community where people can experience the gospel as it is lived out before them.