NEW CHURCH MINISTRIES
A CHURCH WITH AN ATTITUDE!
P.O BOX 162, ATLANTA IL, 61723
(217) 648-2221~wlffsctt@yahoo.com

“Let this attitude be in you which was in Christ…who made himself nothing… taking on a servants role… and became obedient…” Philippians 2:5-7


June 17, 2008—Update from New Church Ministries

Greetings all!

Deanna and I survived a grueling yet eye-opening week. The Assessment center and follow up “First Steps” seminar made for an intense week (we decided we definitely do not want to do it again for vacation but are very thankful for God allowing us to attend).

God used it to open our eyes as well as solidify some things.

During our seminar, the leader made the comment that the church is to be pregnant bearing other churches and some are out of unwanted pregnancies. He was stating that God’s intent for Christians, being part of a living organism called the church, is that we reproduce. If we stop reproducing, we die.

New Church is openly seeking God’s direction on how we can reach Atlanta and the surrounding areas. The process has caused many of us to rethink our ideas of church as we seek to engage our culture and seek to serve demonstrating the attitude of Christ.

I believe God is honoring that attitude as we follow His leading and are observant to where He is already working. Last week, the second time we have met without any advertisement, 29 people spent an hour together sharing praises, praying with and for each other in small groups, fellowshipping long after the message was over, and encountering God through sharing life with each other.

God has something brewing. Pray that we do not rush it; that we actively respond to Him; that we wait for Him to guide our steps through prayer; that we seek help from those who have been where we are; and that we keep our eyes open to the opportunities He brings our way.

Currently: youth group is meeting in the park and making new contacts (one was at our meeting Sunday), a new prayer czar, Jimmie, has been recruited, the impact team is seeking to have a breakfast during the fall festival, and our children’s team is still researching programs and materials.

In addition: talented artists (A.J and Michelle) are working on a visual image, we will be introducing and teaching how to use a new tool for evangelism and discipleship, and prayerfully we will be planning our official launch for the fall of 2008.

For us to effectively impact Atlanta and the surrounding communities, funding will need to be in place. God has blessed New Church Ministries with a launch team of faithful givers. We are very thankful for those He has moved to bless us who are outside of our local launch team through their gifts of money and equipment.

As we continue to gear up for the “grand opening” we will need additional funds for advertising, equipment and partial salary provision. Deanna and I, using our newfound knowledge, will be working on raising support. We would appreciate it greatly if you would let us know of others who may be interested in contributing and joining us as we seek to impact the lives of those in Atlanta and the surrounding communities with the message of God’s amazing love.

There is a lot to be done and we all want to jump in and get the church going but waiting in and for God through prayer and planning will enable us to lay solid foundations for New Church that will enable us to see souls won to Christ, be used to bring back those who have strayed, helping others on their spiritual journey, and planting new works until Christ’s return.


Thank you to all for your support and prayers.


Scott R. Wolff
Coach

P.S—Those local- we will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings for prayer. This Wednesday we will meet at the park in Atlanta at 7p.m.