As I look back on 2009, I am amazed at the road God has brought us down. Many people gave generously to Mountain Move and we were able to create some really great and comfortable environments where MORE people were able to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our numbers show about a 60% growth in Waumba Land, 30% growth in UpStreet, 200% growth in Inside Out since it began and a 10% growth in Adult worship attendees. We also added 11% to our community groups and have about a 30% increase in the number of giving units.
This is phenomenal growth and stands us in great stead for the Open Road in 2010.
The promise the Lord gave us from Isaiah 54:2 is still front and centre ( 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back, lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.”).
The leadership is unanimous in its decision to hire Mutualpark for another year and we feel that we are now hitting the OPEN ROAD and will gather momentum. (Isaiah 57: 14 Someone says: “Build, build! Make a road! Clear the way, remove the rocks from the road my people will travel.”)
The “BOAT LOAD” of fish is coming!
John Hastings
Thanks Giving 2009
Metrokids Christmas Box’s Update
We would like to thank you all for an amazing response to our Metro Kids Africa Christmas Gift project. We have managed to reach our target of 600 boxes and more.
All the extra’s will be given to Metro Kids to distribute to children in other areas.
We still need volunteers for either 7 or 14 November at 10h00. There is going to be loads of fun, serving and connecting happening. If you do come to help don’t forget to bring scissors.
If you feel like showing off your baking skills, please bring a plate of goodies to share.
Another opportunity to get involved, is the drop off days 25 and 27 November, try to take the afternoon off, it will be an experience to remember.
Please use the reply slip so we can see how many helpers we will have.
Hope to see you!!!
MetroKids Christmas Box’s
WOW!!! We are making progress, we have almost reached our goal of 600 boxes. We have an amazing 574 boxes pledged so far.
But, please do not let this stop the generous hearts, if we receive more than our goal there are many children at other Metro Africa’s sites that will be happy to receive a present.
We still need lots of helpers for the 7th and 14th November from 10am to pack, wrap or bring something to eat.
So if you are able to help in donating a box or giving of your time on the above dates, please click here to fill in a reply slip, letting us know when and what you can help with.
Lots of fun is to be had by all. Come guys lets make this happen, you have until the 3 November 2009.
Volunteer Appreciation 2009
FUN was had by all!!!
Thank you to ALL the organizers of the Western Volunteer Appreciation evening!!! It was a blast, as the photo’s will show.
Everyone got in with the spirit of the evening, dressing up to compliment the décor.
Each year one area of help is highlighted, this year it was the Road Crew that were honoured. They all received awesome T-Shirts to help them stand out and be noticed. Well done guys on all the work that you do early on Sunday mornings while most of us still sleep.
Two other couples were also honoured for there commitment and enthusiasm first were Gary and Robyn Coleman, who from the start of the church moving to Old Mutual have been there every Sunday morning, helping iron out all the kinks to get it into the smooth running machine it is now. Special mention went to their kids, who would tag along in the early hours of the morning, who were made honorary Road Crew members.
Another couple, Morgan and Kelly, were especially thanked as they were a crucial element in the design and creation of InsideOut, our teen environment at The Attic (old church building).
Unfortunately, not everyone can be singled out, but everyone is appreciated for all you do.
Thank you for all your dedication and help throughout the year.