It looks like it's becoming more of a 'monthly' update these days! Thank so much for your continued support and encouragement during our Christ Fellowship Residency, and as we seek God in planting a church here in McKinney. Here's a quick update!
Christ Fellowship
Things have been busy in the residency program as we enter into the second half of our time here. Right now I am working on an Apartment Outreach to the complex across the street. It is going to be a family cook-out with outdoor games; it will be the weekend before Easter to try and connect families to the church (and ultimately to Jesus). I am also brainstorming a possible video component to connect with an upcoming sermon series about living faithfully with technology. I have had many opportunities to learn about counseling and marriage enrichment from pastors here, and I am currently helping a handful of young men learn more about the faith and how to walk life with Jesus. I have a wedding coming up in a few weeks that I am working on and am excited to be a part of. We are working to connect with other ministry partners who are working on the east side of McKinney doing some neighborhood revitalization. I am also still enjoying the Timothy Program, where I get to see what it means to be an elder in God's church.
Please pray for God to be leading and guiding these endeavors and to be growing in me the leadership and pastoral development that will help me shepherd His people well!
Church Plant
We were told by many people that planting a church would be hard, and wouldn't you know it...they were right! God has blessed us with some sweet and faithful friends who are growing in Jesus and want to be used to impact our city for him. With that, we are in a constant "learning process" and are seeking God on the places in our ministry where we need to shift/change and where we need to keep on diligently working. In all things we have a great core of friends who are seeking to know and follow Jesus together and are asking God to show us what it means to be His Church with a purpose in McKinney.
Please pray that God would continue to grow His Holy Spirit in each of us and help us to know what the best way is to share and live the gospel in our city! Check out our Pray nine3eight Facebook page to see how you can join us in praying.
Just for Fun
We have had a few fun things happen this month. First, my beautiful bride turned 28 on February 7th.
We spent Valentine's Day together and were able to go on a quick Groupon getaway to Robber's Cave State Park with some dear friends.
We are grateful for the times of celebration and fun God has given us this month.
Thanks again for your love, support and prayer. We would love to know what we can be praying for in your lives. Please email me at michaeltmc@gmail.com with any prayer requests you have! To God be the glory!
