How Big is our God!!!!

Greetings on this First Day of December 2011. 

Each week as I set to write the blast I want to communicate to you of all the great things God is doing at Mountain View Christian Center this week is no different. As I reported last week about the food give away a miracle story came through I have not been able to communicate with you yet.  There was a couple that came from Denver Colorado to participate with the food giveaway.  I know that’s what they said but the real reason was to see family that is in the church.  As we completed the giveaway we had ample cookies and fresh potatoes so we loaded this family up who was heading back to Colorado.  Upon arriving back to the Denver Area they called their Pastor to find out who might need the products they were bringing back.  The Pastor said that their outreach church was putting together Thanksgiving Boxes to give them a call.  As this Couple called the outreach Pastor and explained what they had joyous praise came from the other end of the telephone line for they had just run out of Potatoes and desert for the boxes they were putting together.  It just so happened, the amount of potatoes and desert was exactly what was needed.  Wow, how big is our God!   I just received the staggering numbers from our November give always which includes Mountain View Christian Center food pantry, the combined effort of Idaho Food bank and South Central Community Partners we served a grand total of 7019 people.  I about fell out of my chair when I saw these numbers.  We started tracking several months ago to be able to have a better idea of the real need and to have real numbers as we apply for grants and aid to be able to help in greater way.  To this point all the food has been donated by Companies, Corporations or Individuals who have a heart to make a difference.  Our Attention now focuses on Christmas where we are attempting to put together 450 Christmas Food Boxes for our community.  We have the majority already in place; however we do need help with 120 more Turkeys.  If you would like to donate you can do so at the information center, use Pay Pal from our web site Mountainviewchristiancenter.info, or stop by the office and use your debit card to donate.  We have a whole sale company who is giving us a great deal on the Turkeys, so at this time a donation of money is better. Speaking of Donations,  I just returned from closing on the 1.81 acres next to the church, Praise the Lord.  This is the Site we plan to build the Warehouse for the Food Pantry.  Upon my return, Julia our office manager had a grin on her face as big as could be and said, ”Pastor, you said money follows vision, well a farmer just stopped by  and gave us a check for our outreach  programs”.  This farmer has never been to the church to my knowledge, and then ten minutes later another farmer called and said I have 20+ cases of fresh Potatoes I would like to donate to your food warehouse.  It never ceases to amaze me How Great is our God. 

I would also like to give you an update on our Children’s Ministry.  Pastor Steve & Crystal Lubinski have been leading the charge with our Boys and Girls.  They came to me about 6 months ago and said they would be giving up the position at the first of the year.  They plan to host a home group and teach a financial class on Wednesday evenings.  With that said we have been searching for a Kids Pastor.  I will have a huge announcement real soon, because I hired a couple today that will carry the mantle of the ministry on. 

Speaking of ministry, John Gerrard our Celebrate Recovery Team Leader told me that last week there were 5 people who came and gave their Lives to the Lord.  If you have a hurt, hang up or habit come be a part of Celebrate Recovery.  The Fun begins at 6:00 P.m. with a meal …

Thinking of meals, the Church Kitchen Remodel is well underway, It will be a kitchen any Chef would be proud of.  Stop by and take a look this Sunday. 

This Sunday I will be preaching the Book of Jude on our Journey through the Bible.  You won’t want to miss it.  Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  When you come Be sure to invite a Friend to come with you.

We Love You all,

Pastors Jim & Joy Powell