This week's picture was taken just after last Monday's Prayer At 9. It was a blessing being able to spend time together, praying for the Lord to build His church in specific ways.
Thank you for taking the time to look at what God is doing. We can't be more excited or humbled by what God has done in the past week and what we know He is preparing us for in the coming days!
This week, we have decided to split our update into two sections: Thanks God, which are the things we want to collectively thank Him for and show off His love and grace through while keeping you updated; and Go God, which are the things we would ask you to pray for this week.
Remember, that wherever you are, you have the ability to join us in prayer this and every Monday at 9:00 PM for Prayer At 9. As we - the Clouses and Daniel Beaulieu - discovered again last Monday, it is a special kind of blessing to know that there are other sisters and brothers in Christ praying for the same things you are at the same moment to our same mighty God.
Thanks, GOD:
This week has been a roller coaster of emotions as we felt like we hit unsurmountable walls and then watched God break them apart to reveal the next step for us to take.
Just last week we asked for prayer that our house would sell. This week God provided a buyer! You can read about it on Sarah's blog post and also get some insight about how she and the kids are doing on this journey.
We are excited about God providing two couples that are looking to move into town with us and be a part of the plant team. I have not officially started looking for partners yet and God is already bringing them along!
We are beginning to think through the fundraising process and God brought two supporters along this week, so humbling and encouraging.
Some of these labels may look familiar to you from last week. We want to chase after these things in prayer and keep you updated on them as we continue to move forward!
Go, God:
1. Finding a Partner Network
Everything I read about church planting says "its the hardest thing to do in ministry so don't do it alone!" I am looking at joining a network that would provide guidance through the process. Pray that God would give me wisdom about joining the right one.
2. Partner Plan
Dan and I are working on the master plan that will be given to other churches and people interested in supporting the work. Pray that we get the right information, formatting, and people that we need to connect.
3. The Gospel and our Neighborhood
We live in a great neighborhood with people that we love. Pray that we would be bold to continue to bring Jesus to them with words and actions.
4. Effective Ministry Now
This coming weekend we head out to snow camp with the teens here at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church. Pray that God would stir the hearts of the teens to pursue Him.
By His Grace,
The Clouse's and Daniel Beaulieu