Full-Church Status
Healthy things grow and we praise God that in just a few short years Athens Community Church, officially launched in 2003, has arrived at Full Church status. God has blessed this church plant with growth, stability, impact and direction. We are excited to see how God will continue to further their ministry in reaching people for Christ and building them up in Christ.
We also want congratulate and commend Hope Community Church in Hudson, Ohio, for their part in daughtering and partnering with Athens to bring them to this point.
It's Official!
We are grateful to the Lord Jesus for the official birth of two new churches in the Central District.
On November 11, 6 p.m., Center Pointe Church in Centerburg, Ohio, was birthed. Many from the mother church, NewLife Community Church in Fredericktown, Ohio, celebrated with the core team and Pastor Josh and Jenn Franks. Pray for strength, impact and the manifest presence of God in this new church.
On November 25, 2 p.m., Ebenezer Church in Cleveland, Ohio, was birthed. We praise God for Pastor Siyum and the leadership of this church who have a real burden to reach the East African people of Cleveland, Ohio. Through this church, God is granting the Central District a real opportunity to reach our “Samaria” (Acts 1:8).
These two churches represent the 86th and 87th Christian and Missionary Alliance churches in eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
In the Pipeline
We want you to be aware of the church planting possibilities that are in the works for 2008 and 2009.
Kent, Ohio, with Pastor Steve Hockstra
Newark, Ohio, with Pastor Jeff Jones
Trumbull County, Ohio, with Max Uldrich
Cleveland, Ohio, with David Carroll
Streetsboro, Ohio, with Pastor Trent Thomas
Martinsburg, WV, with ?
Snap Shots of Blessings
Living Water Church, Philippi, WV – 300 people at a wild game outreach dinner: Several prayed to receive Christ.
Grace Community Chapel, Eleanor, WV – 42% new growth in the last 6 months.
Faith Community Church, Zanesville, OH – 3 outreach events in the next months.
Faith Alliance Bible Church, Cleveland, OH – 132 people at the installation service of Pastor John Malone.
Rosedale Alliance Church, Rosedale, WV – 4 new families are attending, finances are stable.
Ebenezer Church, Cleveland, OH – new visitors are being assimilated.
Prayer is the Key
If you want to keep informed and pray specifically for our church plants, we would appreciate the opportunity to send you up-to-date e-mail prayer requests and concerns.
If you would like to receive these e-mail updates, please contact the district office at 330.336.2911 or e-mail us at cdcma@wadsnet.com.
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