Upon a successful launch of a space shuttle from the NASA Space Station Central Command Center you will hear a common phrase. In our case at DC Metro Church, this weekend, it went something like this: “DC We Have Lift Off!!!”
Yes that is right, we had a Very Successful Launch! Although it felt as though we were launching a space shuttle into outer space, it is very fair to say that God used the DC Metro Church “Dream Team” to “Launch” a new (and Exciting) church into the DC Metro Area this past weekend…
I am so proud of our “Dream Team” (The DC Metro Leadership Team) as they are “the team that is pursuing God’s Dream for the DC metropolitan area.”
The Scary Stuff: I was informed Saturday afternoon (right before launch Saunday) that our mailer (Sent to 50,000 homes throughout the area) only had reached around 1/3rd of the homes by the weekend. With that said, I was freaking out a little bit (ok alot!) the night before as I was not sure if anyone was going to come, when I caught myself… I went back to Jesus and let Him know of my concern and He let me know (Again - Don’t you appeciate the transparency) that it was not about a mailer, a radio ad, or people inviting their friends, but instead it was all about HIM building His Church, not me (Little “me”). After our quick talk I was back on the faith trip again knowing that it was going to Launch and it was going to be ALL God!
The Fun Stuff: God sent around 250 people to our first Sunday Services! Praise God as He has never let me down as His word clearly says “I will never leave you or forsake you.” He is with us!
The Big Win! We had 13 wonderful people give their lives to Jesus Christ this weekend! Thank God as this makes all the hard work totally worth while and is really the only important number that we record! Thank You God!
I also want to thank everyone who has been praying for us all this time as we have had the faith journey of a lifetime! We thank God daily for all of the people who are praying for us all over the world. Your prayers have availed very much! James 5:16
Don’t stop praying for us (Second Sunday this weekend & our Intro - New Member Orientation)
We love you all,
Pastors David and Taryn
PS- In the photo above is some of our Friends, Family, and Incredible Dream Team Members outside the theater after services…
