What a great start!! God is good!!

Hey Gang!

First off - here is my prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank YOU so much for your presence yesterday at our launch!! You are faithful in answering prayers! What a great and wonderful group of people you have brought together for such a time as this. All glory belongs to You Lord. You brought the people. You helped things go picture smooth. You rewarded our hard work and efforts. Thank You! Lord, we know that apart from You, we can do nothing. Please help us to continue to abide in You. Grant us a hunger for You as we journey forth in Your will. Please keep us with Your presence and help us never - ever to get so busy 'for' You that we neglect our time 'with' You. You are our God. There is no other. May Your name be praised, In Jesus' holy and precious name - Amen.

Second - here are the numbers (for those who like #s)
9 am - 87 (seated in service), Grand total (children, volunteers, connection center) = 193
10:30 - 147 (seated in service), Grand total (children, volunteers, connection center) = 228
Total of 421!! This represents a 50% increase from last week. God is good!!

Third - stories
I heard from several people how much they enjoyed the atmosphere (the excitement and 'vibe'). I noticed that many were people who had visited the Liberty campus in the past and appreciated the shorter distance. Many were invited by friends - I also met many neighbors of our core group. Also, I received great feedback on our mailer that went out this past week. PLUS - someone left a wonderful note:
"I was surprised with teh warmth comfortness felt coming into the church. It seems like an easy place to make yourself at home."
Yeah God!!

Thank you so much for your prayers and continue to praise God during your quiet times on His faithfulness and love and also that we continue to share His love with the people of Platte County.