Looking For Used Majesty Hymnals!

Our first service on September 9th is quickly approaching, and we're gradually collecting items on our "Needs" list. We thank those of you who have contributed! Our biggest need right now is for hymnals. If anyone has (or knows of someone who has) extra Majesty Hymnals (used...even if they're not in the best condition), we would be thrilled to have them, and would gladly pay for the shipping cost. We plan to purchase some eventually, as our group and our resources grow. But if you're able to donate a few, it would greatly help our ministry. We believe that uplifting, worshipful, distinctively Christian music is crucial for a good beginning, as well as all of our future services.

Please drop us a line to let us know that you've visited our blogsite, and to share your own prayer requests with us. We're all partners in Kingdom work, busily spreading the seeds of the gospel. Some of us are planting, and others are watering, but we know that our faithful God has the power to give the increase, and make something eternally beautiful out of our small, seemingly insignificant efforts. Perhaps our little corner of Texas will someday bloom with growing, discipled believers...more lovely than the fields of Texas Bluebonnets which arrive each spring. That is our desire, and that is our prayer.

More pictures of new location

NLBC First Meeting Location

Starting Sept. 9th, we will meet for our Sunday services at the Black Belt Academy, 5750 Davis Blvd.(suite 201), in North Richland Hills. Thanks to the owner's kindness, we were given a reasonable rent price for a storefront that provides great exposure from a busy highway. We look forward to exercising our faith :-).

We'll provide more details later. In the meantime, God continues to bless our midweek Bible Study. This past Wednesday we had a group of thirteen. It was a sweet time of prayer and fellowship.

To God be the Glory!

Going Forward? Expect Friction!

When we attempt something for God, we expect persecution...in the form of mockery, criticism, condescension. But sometimes it's even more difficult to deal with common inconveniences and the adverse circumstances of life.
Yesterday we experienced one of those days. Perhaps you did as well. As some of you know, I have a part-time job as Chaplain of a local Drug and Rehabilitation Center. I've thoroughly enjoyed the ministry of giving heavenly hope to those who struggle with their addictions and the consequences of their harmful habits. Last night as I left the facility at a fairly late hour, I was greeted with an unwelcome sight...someone had smashed the window of our van and had stolen some valuable items.
I had just given the lecture, "What Price Are You Willing to Pay?", and stressed the need for commitment in doing what God wants us to do. As I faced the scene outside, I was reminded of my own commitment and our calling to plant this new church in Texas.
Commitment can be painful, costly, and messy. Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me" (Luke 9:23). Sometimes "our cross" involves harm to our body or even loss of life. Sometimes our cross is the loss of two weeks of part-time salary to repair a shattered window and replace missing items. Whatever our cross may be, we must go forward for God and fulfill His Great Commission.
We are more and more convinced that God has specifically called us to the DFW metroplex to do Kingdom work. It is a daunting task; however, we are encouraged by Luke 18:27..."The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

John and Shawn

Updates: Please pray for our weekly mid-week Bible study and prayer meeting. This afternoon, we will continue the search for a Sunday meeting place. We're encouraged by the possibility of additional seed family help in the form of a single young man and a young family.

Pray For A Church Meeting Place!

Please join us in earnestly praying for an affordable and accessible building to rent for our Sunday church services to begin on September 9th. We've done our survey work and have a general target area in mind, so now we'll contact business owners, school district offices, child care centers, etc. to inquire about occupancy.

We're holding on to Jeremiah 33:3 - "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not."