November 10th work day

PUT NOVEMBER 10TH ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Most of you know that David H's injured foot has prevented him from being able to take care of the property we used this past month for the men's retreat.

We are planning on going out to that property for a work day on November 10th. Gather your tools, maybe get some good machines, and help us clear that land and maybe get some fishing or other playing done as well.

Contact Bill B to make plans or add any suggestions!

New Time of Gathering

Change: WE WILL BE MEETING ON SUNDAY EVENINGS 5PM WITH PIZZA AFTERWARDS
Most of you know that we are in a time of change.

I wrote a couple of posts ago about realities of change and what it can do to you. It causes you to evaluate your priorities and what is important.

We are changing a gathering time and we will be working on when to implement the name change.

The leaders anticipate more change. It is almost a requirement going forward. We WILL BE FACING CHANGE!

We do consider all change right now in anticipation of what is coming. It's kind of like the winding of a rubber band or waiting for the wind.

As we wait, we are preparing for what is next. Things are being put in place, we are trying to anticipate needs, and we are getting things ready. It is like winding a rubber band up and getting ready to let it loose. But the timing of when it is to be let loose is not ours - it is God's.

And as we wait, it's not unlike waiting for the wind. You cannot catch the wind if your sails are not up. And our God is the one who controls the wind; the direction and time and strength.

Psalm 135:6-7

The LORD does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.

He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth;he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.

We wait on the Lord as we wait on the wind. It will come, and He will give direction, and He will provide for what He intends to do. We just have our sails up and get ready to go where He chooses!

We get ready!

We Wait!

We Listen!

We Trust!

We Change as He leads.

Moving/loading party date change: "Only thing we know is that things change"

It seems our moving/loading dates have changed already.

We are not sure yet, but it will probably be closer to August 30th/31st that we can actually begin to load.

Which means we would unload September 1st/2nd.

Still developing, but that is the latest...

Our Website is being re-constructed

Some dear (and honest) friends are heading up the rebuild.

And now our blog has taken the place of some of our communication so the rebuilding is a good thing.

Do you have ideas for the website?

If you have any requests for information that might be helpful to you or someone who might consider joining the Journey, send us a note.

In His wonder, Bill

"What does this mean?" or "We've had too much wine"

When the Spirit of the Lord moved the first church in Acts 2, the response was either:

• Amazing wonder asking, “What does this mean?” (Acts 2:12)
• Mocking response, “They have had too much wine.” (Acts 2:13)

We could have had too much wine...but...We have decided to join a church planting team

Americans have become disillusioned by "church" and "organized religion." Yet according to a recent Gallup survey, the majority of Americans have not given up on God. In fact, I've found that most people aren't atheists ... they're just turned off or too busy!

That's why, with just a dream of building an authentic community of followers of Jesus Christ, some small groups were begun in Evansville, IN.

The Growing Vision: A place where…

…people can check out Christianity and seek answers to spiritual questions, and risk an encounter with God

…we ask and explore the question: "What on Earth am I here for?"

…we are seeking to reconnect with God through Jesus Christ in an authentically fresh way;

…we connect with each other, the body as He intends;

…we are on a mission together

…joining our journey team will feel more like a visit with folks in life than a formal meeting with a set plan

We know that once you have committed to following Jesus…
you will never be the same!

If you would like to support and help Journey242 continue to “get off the ground” by giving to one time start up costs (tax deductible) or a giving for a short term commitment (2 to 3 years) we would appreciate it. You may also drop us an email (matt.pastor@gmail.com) and we will keep you updated at your request in that way (or send you vision statements or other things you might request). The other option is to send any support now to:



Journey242


2280 N. Cullen Avenue


Evansville, IN 47715

The Journey...

We have researched and prayed about joining a church plant last fall in Evansville, Indiana. Our decision at the time was that we were overwhelmed and not ready or in a place to make that immediate commitment or decision.

Through months of waiting, praying, and seeking discernment in several ways, we have decided to come along side this body of believers. The purposes of doing this are:

1. To serve Jesus by serving His body in a missional role of church planting
2. To serve Jesus and His body in a pastoral and teaching role
3. To establish a more natural means of succession over the next few years as my father and senior leader starts entering retirement.

You may be hearing from us more as things unfold and we covetously ask for your prayers or support. We are very excited, but we still have a long "row to hoe" in the continued effort to sell our house and relocate, much less the planting of a church.

We are also well aware that what we are being led to is beyond what we are capable of and are feeling very much like broken vessels in the hands of our God.

"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ" - Phil 3:7
"I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day." - 2 Tim 1:12

I will not boast in anything
No gifts no power no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
- "How deep the father's love for us"