More Updates--Nov. 8

Hey everyone!
First, thanks to Micah for blogging the names that have been proposed, so far. Be sure you read his blog and get caught up on that part of the Saturday discussion at the Hudson's. "The Well" was the newest name to be introduced. We need to meet again soon to make a decision on the name. The name is only thing keeping us from being able to complete the incorporation process. How does Friday night, November 17 or Sunday afternoon / evening, November 19 work for everyone? Please respond ASAP so we can all get it on our schedules.

Here are a few other updates:
1. At the meeting last Saturday, we did agree to begin as a Saturday afternoon / evening church. This may change over time, but it will save us a lot of set up time, and equipment expense in the startup phase. I'll be meeting with Fred Bays soon to discuss a partnership with his church, Northeast--located at 126th & Cumberland Road. We'll pay for the use of their facility and equipment on Saturdays. I'll keep you posted on that.

2. I'd like everyone to check out the site, www.kidmo.com This children's curriculum was suggested to me by Jeff Smith, who had it recommended to him by Steve Gill. I believe Steve is using it at his new church. This simplifies the preparation for children's ministry without compromising excellence, relational intentionality with kids, or spiritual depth.

3. I met with Ryan Foust on Monday and he has offered to take care of all of the tax and legal prep (including incorporation stuff) absolutely free. Basically, he just saved us $2500 in attorney's fees. He said it won't take more than a week or two for everything to be finalized, so all he is waiting on is a name and an address. I'll set up a PO Box within the next couple of weeks.

4. Northview is going to be doing an article about the new church in its Jan/Feb edition of the Northview Connection Newsletter. As the interim Communications Director, I'll be writing the article. Our first bit of publicity will get mailed out to 8,000 homes! How exciting!

5. I'd really like for all of you to consider people you know who might be potential donors to the new church. While I'm definitely on the capital campaign trail to get the new church funded, I know that you each have relational connections with givers that I do not have. I'd be happy to go with you to meet with potential donors. Think and pray about that, and let me know if you have somebody in mind. FYI--Northview has made it possible for people to give to the new church online. Go to www.nvcl.org and click on 'online giving.' Follow the next step to see the list of designations that include, "Emerging Church Plant" and "Ryan and Shannon Support."

Umm, that's probably enough for now. Don't forget to post your availability on the 2 dates I proposed above. We've got to get this name thing nailed down.

Thanks everyone!
Ryan