THE END OF THE SUMMER OPENS THE DOOR
TO NEW BEGINNINGS!
This is an exciting time of year for
so many people. As the summer ends and
the weather turns, it's a good time to re-focus on your goals. Even if you are
no longer in school, the beginning of the school year often triggers an
ingrained instinct to buckle down and get to work.
For students, a new school year
means a new start with new teachers, new classmates, and best of all, new
school supplies. I remember the excitement of getting that fresh box of crayons
(with a sharpener, if you were really lucky), a new backpack, maybe some new
clothes, or a notebook in your favorite color? These are always highlights of
the new school year for most kids.
This time of year is also a new
season for the Church. The Staff and I
are always anxious to get the flock back again from the summer. New plans, new classes, new people and new
experiences combine to make the Fall season exciting and enjoyable.
While we are thinking about the
kids, let me just maximize on the chance to tell each of you what a phenomenal
thing you are doing to step out in “Daring Faith” and building a new Children’s
Ministry Center. This is an incredible
investment in the lives of kids that can last for years to come. What excitement and memorable experiences
await them as they walk into a place that is specifically designed for them to
sit in an environment created just for them.
It’s in this place that they will
hear the stories of Jesus, discover new friends, learn about the miracles of
God and encounter an invitation to know Jesus personally.
The ministries of Deer Flat are all
important, but the children’s arena is especially key. A place that will create a sense of safety
and security — maybe for the first time in their young lives — but a place
where we help them develop the skills and emotional resilience they’ll need to
become healthy, spiritually grounded adults who are capable of choosing and
sustaining great relationships.
Words can’t express how deeply I
feel about the Deer Flat family. The
selfless crowd that gathers in the Beet Field is determined to make a
difference in the lives of people. I
couldn’t be more proud! Thank you for
your dedicated heart and generous and sacrificial spirit!
A couple of important notes as I
close…
City
Pointe - On
October 31st we will be closing our City Pointe location. This
was a great experiment and has allowed us to host a number of classes, events,
etc. It also confirmed that there is a desire/need to have opportunities
closer to town. At this time, we feel that it is best to focus our
finances and efforts on getting the building project done. We are working
on other options for some of the groups now meeting there and will inform all
concerned as we know more. Thank you to all of those who helped make City
Pointe possible!
Newcomers
Lunch Sunday! If you’re new in the past few months, stay
and give us a chance to get acquainted with you!
Loving
You and Him,
Pastor D
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