Here it the letter that I just recently sent to the pastors and leaders of Living Hope Church about "the upper room" Gresham Living Hope!
“the upper room”
Living Hope Church
- gresham -
Dear Pastors and Leaders
Here is a quick update so that you might keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Our Gresham “house church” location has been meeting every Sunday at 7:00pm for nearly ten months now. We have been able to act as if a campus on most levels even though we almost always have less than 20 people attending on a regular basis. I still feel encouraged, excited and blessed to lead such an amazing and inspirational group of Christ followers.
This group of individuals is mostly in the college age and I believe is part of the next generation of new leaders... They are passionate for God and have an amazing love for this church that we call “Living Hope”.
From August 2007 to May 2008 I helped pastor and assist at Fishers Landing with Seth while his time there. He encouraged me to start a group in Gresham. That began “the upper room” starting on Easter, 2008. At that time my goal was for this “house church” would grow rapidly into a good sized “campus” by September of 2008. What I slowly found out was that it was not God’s plan now. As frustrated and annoyed as I was, I was humbled and brought to my knees. I prayed that God would give me clarity in every step of the way, whether those steps are “baby steps” or “great big leaps.”
God works in such mystery and majesty. I should never question what He has for this group OR for me. Just like in Jer. 29:11 - God’s plan is for HOPE and a Future…. I know that He has great things for all of us and I am giving my one life to lead and pastor the best that I know how for this group. I pray that God will continue His work in me and that I continue to grow in the leadership of this church and the community that it brings. As for now, we will continue steadfastly in prayer and supplication, and meeting at “the upper room” Sunday’s at 7:00. Thank you for risking and praying!
ONLY GOD.
Tim Reed
Living Hope Church
Gresham – Volunteer Pastor
503-329-5203
2 comments:
What are you saying by sending this letter? Just that you need prayer? Is your vision slipping? Talk to meh Timmy!
always praying for you, and the wonderful thing we've got goin' on in "the upper room"
-Heather
every week they ask that all the pastors send "campus reports" to the circle of pastors and leaders of the church... this is simply what was/is on my heart. And yes, this is for prayer for me and our group. And I haven't lost vision, I merely am asking God for his Guidance. Thank you for your prayers and encouragment.
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