It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update about our church planting efforts in Bronzeville.  We’re now less than a week from our first preview service and the excitement and to-do list are rapidly increasing.  Last night we spent some time walking and praying through Drake Elementary School where we’ll be holding our Sunday services.  It was almost surreal; after a year of planning, working and praying we were actually in the building.

Our website is in the process of being updated, but here are the important things:

• Our first preview service is this Sunday at 11:30 at Drake (2722 S King Dr, Chicago).  The next two preview services will take place on February 28 and March 21.  (A “preview” service is simply a way for us to ease into weekly services.  It allows us to work out the kinks and have time to make adjustments between services.)
• On Easter Sunday, 4/4, our church in Logan Square will commission and pray for all of us who are starting New Community Bronzeville.
• The following Sunday, 4/11, we begin weekly services.

Those of you praying folk who read this blog, would you consider praying about the following?

• For those who might encounter a loving God for the first time through this church.
• For the amazing team of folks who are working so hard to make sure this comes together.
• For opportunities to partner with the elementary school.  We’ve already begun talking with the administration about helping with tutoring and after-school programs.

The next few weeks promise to be hectic, so the blog may be somewhat quiet.  I promise to let you know how things go this coming Sunday.  And for those of you in the area, know you’re always welcome to stop by our new church on a Sunday.