Big News!

Okay, two amazing things happened this week.

First, we got approval from the city to have a church in the warehouse space we want to lease! We still need to get approval from the building commission, but that should be no problem. It's just making sure we meet fire codes and that kind of thing. So it looks like ... we can do it!

Second, Shepherd of the Hills church let us know that they will match any donations given in December to our Verve Venture Capitalist Campaign!! We are trying to raise $50,000 for the build-out costs of getting the warehouse turned into a space where we can do church services (and more). Our hope has been to have 500 people give $100 each, all in 100 days.

So far we're about half way there, but with only 29 days left. So Shepherd of the Hills said to help us reach our goal, they will match your donations given in December, all the way up to $25,000! So, if you can please give, your gift will be doubled. You can learn more, and give online, at www.verveventure.org.

Thanks for your prayers, and for your financial support. God is going to do something amazing on the Las Vegas Strip, and you'll be a part of making it happen!

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I Finally Figured It Out!

We just got home from Florida. Vince spoke at Summit Church in Orlando. They graciously invited and paid for me and the kids to come along. We had a great weekend. As we arrived back in Vegas I wondered if I would finally feel like I was returning home. Unfortunately, I didn't. We've been here 11 months and I still can't wrap my head around the fact that I live here.

The majority of people who move to Vegas are either running from something or want a fresh start. Most of them are working to pay off debt and plan on leaving as soon as their mission is accomplished. I've only met a few people who actually like living here and have no desire to leave.

So here's what I finally figured out...God can use my feelings about this city to help me relate to other people. When I talk to people who are really disappointed with their lives here...I can relate. When I meet a mom who hates the fact that she's raising a family here...I can relate. When I talk to someone who is homesick and wants to leave the "staleness" of this city...I can relate.

Relating to people and understanding how they feel is so important; it's what Jesus did!

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