Newness Has Dawned!

Greetings Saints,

I sincerely appreciate the aweeeeeesome response to the short notice for a family meeting last evening. Everyone seemed to appreciate that Christ works slowly but shows up quickly. Therefore,it was necessary due to the 30 day time sensitive context we are now entering.

Reformata Family of ministers and Churches:

We shared that as we move into the future, our local church DNA theologically,doctrinally,missionally and governmentally will flow out of our relational paradigm with RFMC. Hopefully, this brought a sense of clarity to our being an integral part of a growing family of ministers and churches.


A New Name:

Our immediate task is to creatively arrive at a new name that encapsulates our corporate identity as we move into our new location.

To expedite this,we will appoint a team of four to assist with this delicate but substantive endeavor. From RFM, John Reyes and Darren Whiddon will work with two team members from our congregation. This will ensure continuity with our history and keep us in touch with our local context.


A Mind to work:

For the next 6 weeks or so, every Wednesday evening will be designated as a work night for cleaning,painting,lawn care, and upgrading the facility. We will actually be working throughout the day as well, so anyone can who can come, may assist throughout the day.Saturday mornings will be included as prime work times,especially when we begin transferring our facility contents.

Concerning these essential work times,May I gently implore everyone to joyfully shoulder the burden of stewarding this amazing opportunity granted us by The Exalted Christ. We absolutely need every heart and hand to accomplish this noble investment toward the future.


A Willing Generosity:

Lastly, please consider our exhortation to bring the whole tithe, but to go further by committing to give an offering each month above the Lord's tithe. I am confident we are able to meet the financial challenge before us as we
become cheerfully motivated givers toward enlarging our ministry opportunity in the City and entire West Georgia region.

Isaiah 54:1-8 tells us to Enlarge-Stretch-Lengthen-and Strengthen our gathering place for fruitful increase.


Believe it! Receive it! Love it! Do it!


Amen!


richard g hanner

Excited Shepherd