For every time there's a season...

Friends -

Its with many emotions that I share...New Beginnings Church is closing at the end of the year.

If you've been following our story the past month, you know we've been wrestling with the direction that we feel God leading us. I truly believe that God has given us an amazing season of ministry as NBC, and that in this season, my life, and the the lives of many others have been touched and changed, and that God has been honored. I know that He's saying this season is coming to a close.

We've talked about it for a month as a church family, and for much longer than that as leadership, and for me as pastor...even many months before that! Its been a long journey of exploring God's will. Now we know our path.

At the end of this year, New Beginnings Church will no longer exist.

People have asked me why I'm so calm...why am I not worried? The answer? I know that if God is in this...that if this is His will...how can I...how can we as a church...not follow? I know that AS HE'S CLOSING THIS DOOR, HE'S PREPARING THE NEW DOORS HE WANTS TO OPEN.

We have to be willing to trust Him and walk through the door...not knowing completely what's on the other side.

I'm sad to see NBC go. I love it. It's my home. People I love are here. God has changed my life at NBC.

And I'm excited about what He's preparing for me, my family, and for every person at NBC. I know this is not the end of the road...this is only one stop along the journey.

Beginning next week, we'll begin working out the details of how we'll spend our final months. We still have work to do...and we intend to do what God has called us to until our final moments together as church. Stay tuned...because I think that God may have saved the best for last!

Thank you for your prayers, your support, your love and friendship.

Blessings,

Pastor Kevin

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Oh yeah...stuff this week:

Bible Reading / Prayer Plan this week:

• Mon: 2 Tim. 3-4/Isaiah 1; Pray for Virginia
• Tues: Job 1-3/Isaiah 2; Pray for Virginia
• Wed: Job 4-6/Isaiah 3; Pray for Virginia
• Thurs: Job 7-9/Isaiah 4; Pray for Virginia
• Fri: Job 10-12/Isaiah 5; Pray for Virginia
• Sat: Job 13-15/Isaiah 6; Pray for Virginia

Announcements/Calendar:

• Women On Mission (WOM) Meeting - Tues., noon, Mary Smith's house (bring a dish)
• Mid-week - Wed, 6:30pm, Emmanuel
• "Night at the Museum" Free movie, Friday, dusk, Powhatan Courthouse lawn
• Grace Supper Table - Saturday
• Brown Bag - next Sunday after worship

Missions:

• Alma Hunt Missions Offering - please give to support missions throughout Virginia. Our goal is $250 through Sept. 26.
• NBC participates in Operation Christmas Child, providing hope, help, and smiles to children all over the world. Talk to Jeannie King or visit our Women on Missions group to find out how you can help!
• Grace Supper Table - 3rd Saturday/month - see Mary Smith
• Raise the Roof @ Camp Crossroads - Sept. 16-19. Help is needed w/ roofing, clean-up, brush clearing, help in the dining hall, and other opportunities to serve. Register online @ www.wmuv.org/raisetheroof, or call (800)255-2428, ext. 8267

Celebration:

• Gene Gwaltney - good report!
• Karen Tribble - improvement!
• Cheryl Montijo (Martha Daniel's daughter - CH) - doing much better!

Prayer:

• Marlene Ingram - pending back surgery
• George Hess (Dolly Smith's son) - health
• Linda Vaughn (Jean King's sister) - health
• Gloria Oates (Geraldine Agcaoili's sis-in-law - CH) - cancer
• Chuck Price (former NBC pastor) - broken elbow
• Lori Bryant (Salyer's friend) - declining health
• Jack Randolph (Curtis Salyer's uncle) - brain cancer; recent surgery
• Peggy Gibson (Marlene Ingram's relative) - cancer, chemo
• Our friends and neighbors with long-term health issues
• Our friends and neighbors seeking employment