Long Island/Orlando Connection

For four of the last five weeks we have been in the great state of New York. It has been a time for ministry, friends, family, and new relationships. From August 12-20, we were in Florida with my family on vacation. It was great to be with my mom, stepfather, all of my siblings, my brother-in-law, 2 nephews and of course, my wonderful wife. We went to Universal Studios, Disney's Blizzard Beach, and even spent one day at Cocoa Beach.
During the week that followed we have had a great time with churches on Long Island. On Friday night we were able to go to an all-night event at The Christian Church at Holbrook with many of the students we were with at church camp. On Saturday morning, while we were very tired, we were able to go to South Nassau Christian Church and share with their missions team about the ministry we will be doing in New Zealand. Later on that same day we received a great email. North Shore Christian Church, a 2-year-old church plant that my family is a part of, committed to partner with our ministry financially! We are excited about this partnership and are so thankful that God continues to provide for us. This morning we were able to go to True North Community Church, which was our first partnering church. Although they meet in the same building that my church used to meet in, it is a completely different congregation planted there and Amy and I have never worshiped with them before. Being with them this morning got us even more pumped about planting a new church. We were able to meet several of the leaders from the church who were a huge encouragement. It was also awesome to see such a vibrant, thriving church here on Long Island. Amy and I are so excited about the partnerships and relationships with churches here in my native New York. We are blessed by their support and encouragement.
Tonight, after checking out True North's Elevate service, we will drive through the night from Long Island to Indianapolis, IN, for a weeklong team retreat. Please pray that we have safety in our travels and that God uses the team retreat this week for us to effectively plan and strategize for when we arrive in New Zealand.