Update for the week!

So..., my new office space is located in the picture to the right.  In order to meet folks and develop some relationships we are going to find places in the culture that we are calling missionary routes. We are doing this in order to meet folks, and it is also saving money for us with respect to office space.  I have located all the Panera Breads, Starbucks stores, and local coffee shops and diners that I will frequent on a regular basis.  This area of the country is "Diner Heaven"!  Some of the best diner food in the country!  Seriously!

So.., quick update for the week:

- Continued work on Philosphy of Ministry; Core Values; and our assimilation process (in other words, how do we get folks plugged in.)

- Looked at a couple of areas and facilities this week.  Some strong possibilities.  Please continue to pray for this part of what we are doing.

- Mike and Nicole and family move up here today!  Yea!  We will have our entire team up here finally!

- Some really cool things have happened with local churches and pastors.  A local church called "Carpenter Church" is running a project called the Love Project in which they do local service projects for people who have needs.  Well, they caught wind of Mike and Nicole's move and they went in and painted and assisted in putting carpet in their home at a great price.  In addition, when we arrived, another local church called "Riverbend Community Church" (which launches a week before we do), had 10 folks show up and help move us into our new home.  Now how cool is this unity!  Good stuff!  Please pray for those churches!

- Met with a local pastor who planted within the last year in Emmaus.  Had a great conversation and we hope to do some outreach together.  God is doing something in the Lehigh Valley!

- Creating a network list of folks who are key members of the community.  Pray for the opening of doors for us to connect with local community leaders.

Let me close with a scripture I read today:  

1 Corinthian 10:31-33 - "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.  Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved."  In other words - Engage the Culture!! :-)  

Much Love to you all.  Until the next time - scream out our name in public and cause a Love Riot!  Yea that's right baby - Legacy!!  Legacy!!    Peace!