Who invited March?

The past three weeks have been lightning fast and very tiring yet fantastic. As we had already posted, a team from NYC (joined by some Oregonians, Carolinians, and Jerseyians) served tirelessly with incredible grace for three weeks! Amidst various ministries, the one we are most excited about is a discipleship program that they began. The team led 10 sessions with the Buff Bay church members on a variety of different topics (e.g. the gospel, the local church, family life, giving, prayer to name a few). The church members here have been so incredibly encouraged and blessed by the ministry that they cannot help but talk about the blessings of the team at every opportunity.

We were greatly blessed as well, but what has us so excited is not what happened last week but what is now happening now that the team is gone! The people who participated in the discipleship groups all want to continue to grow in understanding and fellowship. Therefore, Pastor Allen has canceled the normal Sunday evening service and has made Sunday night now the official discipleship night. As we met last night to review, share testimonies, and officially make the transition, there was a great feeling running through the room. The people are really excited about what is happening in the church. North Shore Baptist Church (the church in NYC where most team members worship) is going to help with some preliminary material as we try to manage the groups and leadership for now. I will also be responsible for writing material for the D-groups, which I am excited about. As we move forward, please pray for us as we make these transitions. We are also incredibly grateful to Pastor Ed Moore (from NSBC) and all those that came to serve these past three weeks. Pray with us that we will make it our own here and not try to duplicate what has already been done but rather tailor it to the church of Buff Bay.

We will be sure to keep you posted on the growth, progress, and other ways you can be in prayer for the discipleship groups!