Prayer Update for May

Hello Prayer Warriors,

I realize that a lot of time has passed between this post and the last post. We have had a very busy month and a half! First of all, Steven and Missi Perry have been searching for a house so that they could move on the field. I am happy to report that they found a great house in a great location. Pray for them as they work towards moving to Dallas, GA. The plan is to close on June 6 and move in the next weekend. Anyone want to help unpack?

Continue to pray for the Perry's as they seek jobs to help them before the church launches. Missi and Steven both have interviews coming up.

Pray for the Bridges as they remain in New Orleans for Brian's last semester. They have also been experiencing some illness lately.

Recently, I met a woman who lost her husband to cancer last year. They have a six year old boy. Pray for Irene and Matthew as they continue to adjust to the loss of a husband and father.

One of my priorities is to finish my dissertation before I get too involved in the church plant. I am well on my way to finishing, but I am down to the last few months. I will complete the dissertation this summer, but I sure could use some prayer to get through it.

We are about to seek support for the church plant. Our best estimates (based on quotes we have received) have shown that equipment will cost around $50,000 and other start up costs will be around $50,000. Right off the bat we are going to need to raise $100,000. This is church plant is an exercise in faith, and we are trusting God to provide for our needs.

Continue to pray for the people and community of Paulding County. There are so many here who need to hear the gospel and to experience God's grace.

Pray that we will develop a core group of people who will be focused on reaching the unchurched.