One Not Forsaken

I am writing from Calvin Crest Camp where the ministers and elders of the Missouri Valley Christian Church are meeting to prayerfully and humble seek God's will for our church in the future.  We are looking to a 5-7 year vision as well as a 12-15 year vision.  When I came I had hope for some insight into the plans which God has for His body here..... what I received was something completely different.

 There are not merely ideas, but a plan has emerged which will radically shape our congregation for many years to come with a foresight on the changes which our community will face in the future.

 Through prayerful surrender and confession we began the retreat by being vulnerable to each other, seeking help from each other and reaching to God on each other's behalf.  Nearly two hours of prayer brought us to the point where we were just ready to look to the agenda.

What will follow this weekend will be a a layout for all the members of our church.  This is not the plan of the leadership, but the plan which we have all worked for and put together.  Please continue to pray for God's will to be done through us all!