We're planting a church Pt. 6: YOU Can Be the Difference!
We're planting a new church in Natchitoches, LA - Awaken Church. In case you've missed previous posts that share the initial vision God has given us & the thoughts on strategy to get there, you can catch up in Parts 1-5 by clicking here:
Part ONE
Part TWO
Part THREE
Part FOUR
Part FIVE
We are convinced that no one should plant a church alone! God sends leaders & gatherers (Apostles) to do this kind of work, but He always has them build a team. We are blessed to have a great support team with Louisiana Congregational Ministries of the Church of God. Also, we are thankful for the great resources available to us through the Healthy Growing Churches Network!
The truth is, in order for us to see God's vision for Awaken Church become reality, we need a team and we're praying that YOU will pray about what it might look like to be a part of this team. Our hope is that YOU will come alongside us, and partner with us in this new mission adventure in one (or all) of the following areas:
PRAYER:
Everything we do is to be birthed out of prayer, and bathed in prayer. Please become a prayer partner for this new church and
our family. We cannot do this without
the power of the Holy Spirit working in us and through us. The Support
Circle is a group of friends and family committed to praying specifically
about our needs pertaining to Awaken Church.
From time-to-time, the Support Circle will receive specific requests to
pray over for us. If you would like to
be a part of our Support Circle, please email me (shinypastorsteve@gmail.com)
with “Support Circle” in the subject line, and you will be added to the email
list.
SPREAD
THE WORD:
Tell as many people as you can about our vision and
mission. The more people who know, the
more prayer and support we can get. Share and Retweet (RT) posts about Awaken Church on social media! Even a simple "I heard about a new church plant coming to Natchitoches, LA," on your Facebook wall would help!
LAUNCH
TEAM:
Who do you know in the Natchitoches, LA, area? What
students do you know at Northwestern State University? Who do you know that God may be calling to
relocate and join our team on this mission?
The Launch Team can be made up of people who help get the church
launched only, as well as people who are committed to the long-term vision and
mission of the church. We love both! And we're definitely seeking those who may help us birth Awaken Church, and then be sent out to plant new churches!
FINANCIAL
SUPPORT:
This is one of the most important pieces in launching a
successful new church. One of the most
common mistakes that church planters make is to plan for every other area of
their church while pushing the money issue to the back burner.
We are seeking churches and individuals who God is
calling to be the difference. We would
love for you, or your church, to come alongside us financially in one of two
ways. First, we ask that you consider a one time financial gift to help us get
going on this journey. Second, and most
importantly, we ask that you consider becoming a monthly financial supporter to the mission in front of us.
We want you to have the opportunity to be a Church Multiplication Partner. Your impact will be indescribable (but we
will try to describe it through regular updates)! We are anxious to see what
God is going to do in this next big adventure, and how far this new ministry
will reach! Please be a part of it with us.
Thank you and may God bless you richly!
Send
your financial gifts to:
LCMCOG
(Louisiana Congregational Ministries of the Church of God)
c/o
Ham Benson
1125
Melanie St.
Baton
Rouge, LA 70815
Make donations payable to:
LCMCOG,
with “Church Plant Natchitoches” or "Awaken Church" in the subject line
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