Great Thursday to all of you! Wow what an amazing, exciting time to serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I am truly amazed at the Grace, Mercy and Peace of the Lord our God. This week has been full of the blessings of God. As I reported on Sunday, I was contacted by the Mayor of Burley in regards to the free medical clinic we are venturing into. Our conversation was that the city was contacted by a group that wanted to do the same thing and a meeting was set for Wednesday October 12th to meet with our executive medical team and the mayor and his team. We had the meeting and just as proposed and stated on Sunday, he withdrew the application from the city for a clinic and gave us his full support as he handed me his file and said, “Pastor you run with this and we will support you”. We are well on our way to opening our doors soon. A meeting is scheduled for this evening October 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at city hall to meet with the two hospital administrators, county commissioners and State representatives to solicit their support. As well we will select a name fitting for the clinic that reaches the two county regions it will serve. The need for free medical attention is enormous in our community, as it will serve all regardless of race, religion, or status who is UN insured. The goal is to set up a separate 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization from Mountain View Christian Center. The paperwork has been completed and is on my desk filled out and ready to file. Oh, yes let me tell you about how that came about. To file a nonprofit application takes time and of course money and an attorney. The team that was with the mayor and present in our meeting on Wednesday has an attorney that has already drafted the application and will file and push through at NO Charge this application, Oh did I mention that a CPA will also file all tax returns and prepare all documents at NO Charge to us…WOW.. Oh did I mention that money for a staff office administrator was in the bank for one year. Oh did I mention that the office administrator is already hired and ready to go….Ok I’m getting excited. Please pray as we have a few details to work out. They are final location, and a Doctor who will be the Dr of record for the clinic. God is able to meet these needs, but please pray…
The board of MVCC met on Monday evening to talk, pray and plan for all God is doing. We have such a wonderful willing God centered Board. I have great news for you all. The board authorized ample funds to remodel the Kitchen, which will include roll up serving doors, resurface the counter tops with granite and/or Stainless steel, new commercial cook tops and ovens and more… Ya hoo.. The Board also authorized funding to pave the remainder of the parking lot on the west and south side of the building. The board as well authorized funding to purchase the land to the east side of the parking lot. There is 1.81 acres that will be utilized for the Food Pantry warehouse that will be built next spring. Yes it is a lot of money but thanks to all of you and your faithfulness to the Lord with your tithes, offerings and generous gifts we are able to do some really cool stuff.
Speaking of Cool stuff, we are having a food give a way this next Tuesday October 18th from 9 a.m.-12:00. We have close to 300 families registered to receive food. If you are not working and would like to help, come by the church Tuesday morning with you work clothes and your God Smiles… HELPPPPP !!
This weekend we are launching our fall home groups. We have a great team of host families that will be recruiting you to be a part of their home group. Don’t be surprised when you are asked more than once to be part. Our home groups will meet One Sunday evening a month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It will be a fun time for all to have.
Some other really cool things we are doing is, a class starting Wednesday evening October 26th entitled, Love and respect.. Please get signed up for this amazing opportunity. Books are $6.00 each or $12.00 per couple. A limited amount of scholarships are available. The class will be taught by Rick and Shawna Kraus. (Please see attached flier).
I have attached some core values I have been working on that describes our church. I would like your thoughts as we draft an accurate document of who we at Mountain View Christian Center.
This weekend I will be preaching on the book of Hebrews, a book that covers several topics. The worship of Angels, Salvation, The Priesthood, and Faith…It will be a great word for all. Come be a part of what the Lord is doing at Mountain View Christian Center.
We Love You all,
Pastors Jim & Joy Powell
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