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Inside this Issue
1 The Waters’ Family is Off to Illinois
2 Ohio Rally 2009
3 Building A Financial Network
4 Praying Up A Team
5 Timeline
6 Corrie’s Article
Inside this Issue
1 The Waters’ Family is Off to Illinois
2 Ohio Rally 2009
3 Building A Financial Network
4 Praying Up A Team
5 Timeline
6 Corrie’s Article
7 Support Cards!
The Waters Family is Off to Illinois
By Adam Waters
Well, we are off to begin a new
stage in our journey as a
family. After 9 years in Ohio,
we are feeling called back to
the land of corn. Corrie and I
have had many great experiences
in ministry. She and I served at
Lincoln Christian Church
together as an engaged couple
while I interned there for a
year. We were on staff as
youth pastors at
Loveland, OH for 4 years.
Then, we tackled church planting
with the Orchard in Morrow, OH for
the past 5 years as Adam served as
lead pastor and Corrie as
administrator.
All of these ministry experiences
have led us to this stage in our
journey. We’ve learned a lot about
building team, managing programs,
leading staff, recruiting volunteers
and more. Most importantly though,
we have learned how to get “on our
knees” and rely heavily on the
Father for his plans and purposes for
our ministries.
We are excited about this new
opportunity for our family to serve
the Kingdom of Jesus. We are
moving to Illinois to join up with
The Vineyard Church in
Urbana/Champaign. They have
recently started 2 satellite campuses
and are committed to starting 8
more campuses over the next few
years. Also, they are committed to
planting several churches in the next
few years. You can visit them at
their website
http://www.thevineyardchurch.us/ to find
out more about their community.
We will be spending at
least a year in training.
During this time, we
will be taking lots of
classes, leading and
teaching, and most
importantly
praying & building
team.
Please, take time
and read all of our plans
and needs in this newsletter. We
hope to begin raising support
immediately for this adventure.
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Ohio Support Rally
October 17, 2009
As most of you know, we have been
living in Ohio since July 2000. So for
the last 9 years this is the only home
we’ve known. We have made some
amazing and life-long friendships. Our
first attempt at gaining support for our
new adventure will begin this October
and we want to begin with those that
have lived and breathed ministry &
community with us during the major
part of our adult lives so far.
We need to begin rounding up all
interested individuals and churches over
the next month. Our goal is to have an
afternoon of prayer, food and receiving the first pledges for the upcoming journey of planting in Illinois.
So, OHIO PEOPLE, what do we need from you? (1)We need you to begin praying about supporting the Waters’ future. (2)We need you to begin talking with the church you’re attending about us. (3)We need you to clear your calendars for October 17th. (4)We need you to network with anyone that has an entrepreneurial and giving spirit.
Final note: Even if your local church isn’t interested, we’d like you and your family to seriously consider leaping into the adventure of taking part in a church plant. Though you may not be hands-on weekly with us in Illinois, we know that your hearts and resources will be uplifting us on a daily basis.
If you’re interested in attending OHIO RALLY 2009, please email us at pastoradamwaters@yahoo.com OR call Corrie at (513) 374-2117 OR Adam at (513) 374-2116.
By Adam Waters
Well, we are off to begin a new
stage in our journey as a
family. After 9 years in Ohio,
we are feeling called back to
the land of corn. Corrie and I
have had many great experiences
in ministry. She and I served at
Lincoln Christian Church
together as an engaged couple
while I interned there for a
year. We were on staff as
youth pastors at
Loveland, OH for 4 years.
Then, we tackled church planting
with the Orchard in Morrow, OH for
the past 5 years as Adam served as
lead pastor and Corrie as
administrator.
All of these ministry experiences
have led us to this stage in our
journey. We’ve learned a lot about
building team, managing programs,
leading staff, recruiting volunteers
and more. Most importantly though,
we have learned how to get “on our
knees” and rely heavily on the
Father for his plans and purposes for
our ministries.
We are excited about this new
opportunity for our family to serve
the Kingdom of Jesus. We are
moving to Illinois to join up with
The Vineyard Church in
Urbana/Champaign. They have
recently started 2 satellite campuses
and are committed to starting 8
more campuses over the next few
years. Also, they are committed to
planting several churches in the next
few years. You can visit them at
their website
http://www.thevineyardchurch.us/ to find
out more about their community.
We will be spending at
least a year in training.
During this time, we
will be taking lots of
classes, leading and
teaching, and most
importantly
praying & building
team.
Please, take time
and read all of our plans
and needs in this newsletter. We
hope to begin raising support
immediately for this adventure.
.
.
.
Ohio Support Rally
October 17, 2009
As most of you know, we have been
living in Ohio since July 2000. So for
the last 9 years this is the only home
we’ve known. We have made some
amazing and life-long friendships. Our
first attempt at gaining support for our
new adventure will begin this October
and we want to begin with those that
have lived and breathed ministry &
community with us during the major
part of our adult lives so far.
We need to begin rounding up all
interested individuals and churches over
the next month. Our goal is to have an
afternoon of prayer, food and receiving the first pledges for the upcoming journey of planting in Illinois.
So, OHIO PEOPLE, what do we need from you? (1)We need you to begin praying about supporting the Waters’ future. (2)We need you to begin talking with the church you’re attending about us. (3)We need you to clear your calendars for October 17th. (4)We need you to network with anyone that has an entrepreneurial and giving spirit.
Final note: Even if your local church isn’t interested, we’d like you and your family to seriously consider leaping into the adventure of taking part in a church plant. Though you may not be hands-on weekly with us in Illinois, we know that your hearts and resources will be uplifting us on a daily basis.
If you’re interested in attending OHIO RALLY 2009, please email us at pastoradamwaters@yahoo.com OR call Corrie at (513) 374-2117 OR Adam at (513) 374-2116.
Building Network
Fundraising Article
In order for the Waters family to
embark on this adventure, they will
need to raise both prayer and financial
support for the first few years. Their
goal is to begin building a network of
individuals and churches that will get on
their knees for the building of the
Kingdom in central Illinois and that will
open up their hearts to financially
support the Waters family for the first
couple of years.
Fundraising Article
In order for the Waters family to
embark on this adventure, they will
need to raise both prayer and financial
support for the first few years. Their
goal is to begin building a network of
individuals and churches that will get on
their knees for the building of the
Kingdom in central Illinois and that will
open up their hearts to financially
support the Waters family for the first
couple of years.
The Need
The Waters are trying to raise $2,000 a
month for the first 2 years and then
$1,000 a month for the 3rd year. These
funds will help to supply their needs
while they are going through the
training process with Vineyard Church.
It will, also, accelerate their ability to
build their team up for the eventual
launch of a new church. Why ½ support
for the third year? Well, the hope is that
the team and church will be at a solid
enough place by year three to supply
some of the Waters’ monthly needs and
then fully support them in year 4.
What will the Vineyard supply?
The Vineyard will supply all of the
Waters’ training needs. They will help
to raise up the team, will provide
materials & ministry models, and will
be encouragement & accountability for
Adam and Corrie. Finally, the Vineyard
will be providing several thousand
dollars (exact numbers will be provided
later) for facility, equipment and
teaching materials to be used once the
church plant has begun. Essentially, we
invest in training with them for one year
and they invest resources in us the rest
of the way.
The Vineyard will supply all of the
Waters’ training needs. They will help
to raise up the team, will provide
materials & ministry models, and will
be encouragement & accountability for
Adam and Corrie. Finally, the Vineyard
will be providing several thousand
dollars (exact numbers will be provided
later) for facility, equipment and
teaching materials to be used once the
church plant has begun. Essentially, we
invest in training with them for one year
and they invest resources in us the rest
of the way.
How Can I Help?
If you are interested in donating to
support the Waters, there are at least 3
ways that can be accomplished. First,
you can make a one-time gift that will
go towards the overall goal. Second,
you can pledge to make a monthly
donation. Third, you can make a yearly
gift that covers one of the monthly
donation plans listed below.
Monthly Giving Plans
These plans could change depending on
what one-time gifts come in, but the
goal of $2,000 per month can be
reached if we have:
*5 supporters at $200 per month.
*5 supporters at $100 per month.
*Five supporters at $50 per month.
*Five supporters at $25 per month.
*Five supporters at $15 per month.
*Five supporters at $10 per month.
These plans could change depending on
what one-time gifts come in, but the
goal of $2,000 per month can be
reached if we have:
*5 supporters at $200 per month.
*5 supporters at $100 per month.
*Five supporters at $50 per month.
*Five supporters at $25 per month.
*Five supporters at $15 per month.
*Five supporters at $10 per month.
When does all of this start?
Today! You can begin sending in onetime
gifts immediately. Monthly support
needs to begin by November. Simply
fill out the enclosed support card.
What else do the Waters need?
Here’s snapshot of their needs for the
Fall of 2009. (1)Lots and lots of prayers
for the house to sell and support to be
raised. (2)Help packing the truck for
Illinois. (3)Help moving into the new
home. (4)Finally, they will need to
begin building a team! If you feel called
to be a part of a church plant, then you
are encouraged to begin praying today
about joining this adventure.
Today! You can begin sending in onetime
gifts immediately. Monthly support
needs to begin by November. Simply
fill out the enclosed support card.
What else do the Waters need?
Here’s snapshot of their needs for the
Fall of 2009. (1)Lots and lots of prayers
for the house to sell and support to be
raised. (2)Help packing the truck for
Illinois. (3)Help moving into the new
home. (4)Finally, they will need to
begin building a team! If you feel called
to be a part of a church plant, then you
are encouraged to begin praying today
about joining this adventure.
Meet Our Family!
The Couple…
Adam is 32 years old and was born in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a BA
from Lincoln Christian College in 2000. He loves to play guitar, read, and watch
football. His heart is in conversations over a cup of good coffee. Corrie is 31
years old and was born in Pekin, IL and grew up in Detroit, MI. She graduated
from Lincoln with degrees in church office management and in non-profit
business administration. She loves to play volleyball, cook and Fall weather.
The Kids…
Ezekiel Wesley was born in January of 2006. At 3 ½ years old, Zeke is your
typical high-energy boy. He loves Thomas the train, cars, dinosaurs, swimming
and playing in the dirt. But, his favorite daily activity is tackling daddy.
Ethne Joy was born in July of 2007. At 2 years old, Ethne is a really sweet little
girl who loves all things pink and purple. Her babies, purses, and her Tinker Bell
blanket occupy a lot of her time. She, also, loves to emulate anything her older
brother does… both good and bad habits. Her favorite hobby is helping mommy.
The Dogs…
Our other 2 children are four-legged. Layla Marie is a black flat-coated retriever
that we rescued in June of 2008. Bartholomew is a black lab mix that we
rescued in July of 2009. Their favorite hobbies are wrestling and going to the
dog park.
The Couple…
Adam is 32 years old and was born in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a BA
from Lincoln Christian College in 2000. He loves to play guitar, read, and watch
football. His heart is in conversations over a cup of good coffee. Corrie is 31
years old and was born in Pekin, IL and grew up in Detroit, MI. She graduated
from Lincoln with degrees in church office management and in non-profit
business administration. She loves to play volleyball, cook and Fall weather.
The Kids…
Ezekiel Wesley was born in January of 2006. At 3 ½ years old, Zeke is your
typical high-energy boy. He loves Thomas the train, cars, dinosaurs, swimming
and playing in the dirt. But, his favorite daily activity is tackling daddy.
Ethne Joy was born in July of 2007. At 2 years old, Ethne is a really sweet little
girl who loves all things pink and purple. Her babies, purses, and her Tinker Bell
blanket occupy a lot of her time. She, also, loves to emulate anything her older
brother does… both good and bad habits. Her favorite hobby is helping mommy.
The Dogs…
Our other 2 children are four-legged. Layla Marie is a black flat-coated retriever
that we rescued in June of 2008. Bartholomew is a black lab mix that we
rescued in July of 2009. Their favorite hobbies are wrestling and going to the
dog park.
Praying Up a Team
We can’t do it alone?
By Adam Waters
If you look at our model for ministry in the New Testament, you never see an apostle, teacher or even Jesus going out alone to share God’s message of love.
Jesus always had an entourage of people around him: the 120, the 72, the 12 and his close 3 (James, John, Peter). When he sent out the apostles, he sent them out in pairs. When Paul went on a missionary journey, he traveled with either Barnabas or Saul not to mention Timothy, Titus, John Mark, Luke and others who joined in his adventures. As Corrie and I begin a new adventure, we are starting to pray for our team before we even begin.
“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak, he called together all of his disciples and chose 12 of them to be his apostles.” Mark 6:12-13
You can learn so much from the little passages about Jesus! Here, we see that Christ was focused on talking to the Father before his team was ever built. We want to do the same. So, starting before this letter was even sent, we have begun praying about the mountain of supporters, volunteers and pastors needed to grow a healthy and vibrant church community. Before we start training, we are praying for God to raise up…
(1)financial supporters
(2)prayer warriors.
We are praying that during our training God will raise up…
(3)shepherds
(4)group leaders
(5)children’s workers
(6)outreach participants
(7)talented worship leaders.
For the long-haul, we are praying that God will raise up…
(8)a small group pastor
(9)a kids’ pastor
(10)a teen pastor
(11)a worship pastor
(12)an outreach pastor
We can’t do it alone?
By Adam Waters
If you look at our model for ministry in the New Testament, you never see an apostle, teacher or even Jesus going out alone to share God’s message of love.
Jesus always had an entourage of people around him: the 120, the 72, the 12 and his close 3 (James, John, Peter). When he sent out the apostles, he sent them out in pairs. When Paul went on a missionary journey, he traveled with either Barnabas or Saul not to mention Timothy, Titus, John Mark, Luke and others who joined in his adventures. As Corrie and I begin a new adventure, we are starting to pray for our team before we even begin.
“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak, he called together all of his disciples and chose 12 of them to be his apostles.” Mark 6:12-13
You can learn so much from the little passages about Jesus! Here, we see that Christ was focused on talking to the Father before his team was ever built. We want to do the same. So, starting before this letter was even sent, we have begun praying about the mountain of supporters, volunteers and pastors needed to grow a healthy and vibrant church community. Before we start training, we are praying for God to raise up…
(1)financial supporters
(2)prayer warriors.
We are praying that during our training God will raise up…
(3)shepherds
(4)group leaders
(5)children’s workers
(6)outreach participants
(7)talented worship leaders.
For the long-haul, we are praying that God will raise up…
(8)a small group pastor
(9)a kids’ pastor
(10)a teen pastor
(11)a worship pastor
(12)an outreach pastor
.
.
.
.
Our Timeline & Prayer Focus
September
Sending Out Letters
This is our first communication about our future plans. We hope through this mailer to begin networking locally and nationally for both prayer and financial support for the future.
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Our Timeline & Prayer Focus
September
Sending Out Letters
This is our first communication about our future plans. We hope through this mailer to begin networking locally and nationally for both prayer and financial support for the future.
SEPTEMBER PRAYERS
For people’s hearts and minds to be opened to support the plant.
For people’s hearts and minds to be opened to support the plant.
October 17, 2009
Ohio Support Rally
We are hoping to get a jump on the fundraising future by gathering our friends from Ohio together. Through this event, we hope to jumpstart our future plans.
Ohio Support Rally
We are hoping to get a jump on the fundraising future by gathering our friends from Ohio together. Through this event, we hope to jumpstart our future plans.
October
Operation Pack the Waters
We plan on getting all of our household items together for the move, plus garage selling or Craig’s listing some items.
Operation Pack the Waters
We plan on getting all of our household items together for the move, plus garage selling or Craig’s listing some items.
OCTOBER PRAYERS
For the Waters’ house sale to finalize & pledges to be made.
For the Waters’ house sale to finalize & pledges to be made.
October-December
Get Those Pledges Sent In
We are anticipating receiving our pledge cards through these months. One-time gifts will be collected through this time. With the actual monthly support to begin in by Thanksgiving.
November 1st
Tentative Moving Date
If everything falls according to plans, we are hoping to be moving to Illinois before the holidays.
Tentative Moving Date
If everything falls according to plans, we are hoping to be moving to Illinois before the holidays.
NOVEMBER PRAYERS
For our transition to Illinois to be smooth and hassle free.
For our transition to Illinois to be smooth and hassle free.
December
Pledges Start Arriving
After collecting pledge cards through the Fall months, we are hoping to have our 2009 one-time gifts received by December 1st.
Pledges Start Arriving
After collecting pledge cards through the Fall months, we are hoping to have our 2009 one-time gifts received by December 1st.
DECEMBER PRAYERS
For full monthly support to be up and running.
For full monthly support to be up and running.
The Pastor’s Wife
Corrie’s Plans
Corrie is interviewing at an office the weekend of September 11-14. Please, pray for her that she…
1) gets the job
2) enjoys her new job
3) is able to reach people there with the love of Jesus.
Corrie will not just “be along for the ride” but will be involved heavily in all the work and planning of the church as well. She will be going through training with the Vineyard as often as possible. She will be praying and planning daily with Adam for the adventure. She will be evaluating and preparing for her eventual daily involvement in the life of the church.
Besides all of that, she will need your prayers as she…
A) Get the kids settled in daycare.
B) Finds a preschool for Zeke.
C) Gets settled with the family in their new home. (and stops Adam from getting it too dirty when he has the kids.)
D) Helps Adam lead/start small groups.
SUPPORT MAILED TO:
Waters
3208 Amy Dr.
Champaign, IL 61822
SUPPORT CARD
Check Any Or All of the Following
1) _____ I will commit to praying specifically for the Waters family daily.
2) _____ I will commit to praying specifically for the church plant daily & wish to receive regular updates.
3) _____ I will commit my finances to the Waters training & team building time.
4) _____ I will begin praying about joining the eventual launch team of a new church.
Check Any Or All of the Following
1) _____ I will commit to praying specifically for the Waters family daily.
2) _____ I will commit to praying specifically for the church plant daily & wish to receive regular updates.
3) _____ I will commit my finances to the Waters training & team building time.
4) _____ I will begin praying about joining the eventual launch team of a new church.
If you checked #3, please go into further detail below.
OPTION A I am willing to give a one-time gift of $ __________.
OPTION A I am willing to give a one-time gift of $ __________.
OPTION B I am willing to support the Waters’ training time for 2010 by fulfilling one of the following…
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $200 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $100 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $50 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $25 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $15 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $10 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $200 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $100 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $50 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $25 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $15 per month.
_____ I will be one of 5 supporters who donates $10 per month.
OPTION C I am willing to support the Waters’ training time by giving $_____________ per month (not listed above).
A NOTE TO FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS:
After you fill out the above donation plan, please mail it back to us ASAP or email (pastoradamwaters@yahoo.com) us back with your intention to support the adventure. In turn, we will be compiling our list of supporters and will give regular updates via email, Facebook and our family blog (www.ezekielwesley.blogspot.com). We, also, will be mailing out a newsletter and reminders as often as we are able.
THANK YOU ahead of time to everyone who commits to giving of their prayers, their resources and their time to support us as we do our best to walk out on faith and live the adventure of God’s calling for our lives.
God Bless,
Adam and Corrie
After you fill out the above donation plan, please mail it back to us ASAP or email (pastoradamwaters@yahoo.com) us back with your intention to support the adventure. In turn, we will be compiling our list of supporters and will give regular updates via email, Facebook and our family blog (www.ezekielwesley.blogspot.com). We, also, will be mailing out a newsletter and reminders as often as we are able.
THANK YOU ahead of time to everyone who commits to giving of their prayers, their resources and their time to support us as we do our best to walk out on faith and live the adventure of God’s calling for our lives.
God Bless,
Adam and Corrie
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