Christmas 2010 Update

Dear friends,
Thank you so much for your prayers and support of the Duke City Project. Here's a snapshot of what our ministry consists of so far...

-As of this month, the church plant has a name: High Desert Church (P.C.A.). I am currently working on obtaining our tax exempt status, which will allow us to open a bank account in January.

-We have six families committed to the church plant, with a number of other families showing varying degrees of interest. We need to double or even triple this number by August, when we want to 'launch' the church (beginning public worship services).

-While we have had two separate bible study groups in the fall, beginning in January we will have only one bible study (two Thursdays a month) while adding a new meeting, 'High Desert DNA', which will meet two Sundays a month. This DNA meeting will allow me to share my vision for the church, and give others opportunity to refine this vision and then own it for themselves.

-I just received word that a PCA church here in New Mexico has agreed to support us significantly over the next three years, an answer to prayer! I am glad to have a church on board, joining all the individuals who are supporting us financially.

When you think of us, please pray for the following...
1. That we will grow our core group over the next few months (12 families by Easter is a good goal!).
2. That God will make clear who our worship leader should be...there are a few options available but no one has definitively stepped up as of yet.
3. That our current families will grow in their excitement about High Desert as August gets nearer, and as I'm able to communicate our purpose and vision for Albuquerque.

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011 to you all!