An 18mth old

Hard 2 believe Restoration Church is almost 18mths old. Where did the time go? This ride has been totally amazing, yet equally hard & taxing all at the same time. I have learned more about faith & dependence on God more in the last 2yrs than my whole life combined. AND I never thought RC would look like it does 2day! He has done some gr8 & mighty things despite us & things that r beyond us. We def have learned as we go. I will say God's ways r always better than ours even when it's hard. Every time it gets tough He proves Himself yet once again. He is so faithful. When I feel my strength is completely gone, I know I'm n His hand. He is sweeter as the days go by. Crazy that I've struggled most w/some tangible things, but yet He provides. It never looks like I think it will. I love how He works. I've been very encouraged along the way by the gr8est leadership team. We have 40people who r our extended family & r amazing! We get 2 experience so much 2gether. Sometimes fun, sometimes not so fun! I love that we get 2 pour out ourselves! What's been so neat is the first whole yr everyone was willing 2 do whatever it took 2 get whatever done. As God grows the church, I have seen the last 2mths, our team only serves @ what they r gr8 & gifted at. This has transformed the dynamic of our church. And 2 see the additions once we step out of the way is exciting! Lives r being restored & used by an awesome God. Sunday mornings are definitely geared toward the unsaved, and I love it! My fav time is Life groups. We r not gr8 @ these yet, but we r trying. Just people gathering @ a home around God's word & enjoying one another. God has brought the most precious ppl 2 Restoration. It's hard b/c we r @ a point I cannot know every1 as intimately, but God is helping me w/that. I know that's why we have such a gr8 team surrounding us & connecting & doing life w/who they connect with. It's truly a beautiful picture. It takes a lot of pressure off us. Jesus reminded me of his earthly ministry & how many ppl He was able 2 spend most of His time with. It helps remind me 2 keep my focus. I'm thrilled beyond measure @ the next few mths @ RC. Cannot wait 2 see how God unfolds His plan. It is such an honor 2 ride n the front seat. Scary, exciting, crazy ride....AND I would do it again 2morrow if I could go back!!!!!!