It’s been a while since my last update so let me fill you in. Christ Community Church Westside was officially birthed on February 15th. Our first meeting went well, though it had the first date feel about it! I think at that stage there were a number of fears and an apprehensiveness about the future. Since that time it has been amazing how quickly everyone has bonded. Fears have dissolved and everyone is content and looking forward to what the future holds for us.

We’ve just begun some discipleship groups that will meet fortnightly, our hope is that these relationships will be key for our mutual encouragement and growth. To begin with we are going to be reading through ‘Living the Cross Centered Life’ by CJ Mahaney followed by ‘The Prodigal God’ by Tim Keller, with a chapter of the Bible to study with each chapter. Also from this Sunday we’ll be turning our attention to a focus on reaching our area with the gospel. I think this, as with all churches, will be our greatest challenge.

On the home front we just had a little baby girl, Sarah Grace, so there’s been plenty of adjustment and not much sleep! Hence the lateness of this update!

All said there’s a lot to praise God for over the past month or so. The following are some key areas for prayer:

  • For ongoing deepening of relationships and enjoyment of Christ together.
  • That the Lord would form us into a missionary community that is engaging the lost with the gospel.
  • That our discipleship groups would be genuinely helpful in growing us in Christ.
  • That the our family would adjust well to life with 3 children!

Thanks so much for your prayers. Your brother,

Luke.