Letter from a friend...

Hey Gang,

At the end of August a friend of mine, Christy Statema, showed up at one of our gatherings on Sunday nights. She is currently a Fuller Seminary student... About a month ago I received this from her. (It is also helpful to know that we were mentioned as a community in a recent book entitled Emerging Churches by Ryan Bolger and Eddie Gibbs, professors at Fuller.

Christy wrote:

So yeah Last night I ate dinner at Dean McConnells house and guess who was sitting at my table. None other than Ryan Boldger. I told him the story of how I randomly showed up at your "emerging church." I remembered the t-shirts that you guys have... speaking of which do you have any more of those you would like to send my way!! "Don't go to church... be the church"

Anyways... I told him that I knew you. He asked how you guys were doing and I said good! It was cool because I was able to talk with him about what you guys are doing a little bit and tell him a little about the culture of the area! It was a really great convo. I am so pumped for what God is actually doing in West Michigan! Anyways... it is late but I just thought I would through that out there just in case your ears were ringing last night!

a goood friend, writer, and blogger....

I've mentioned these friends of our in Washington D.C. There names are Mike & Stacy Stavlund. Madly in love with one another, struggled with pregnancy, and this spring they had twins. A few weeks ago the little guy, Will, died... His sister, Ella, still is growing like a weed...

Check out Mike's blog. He's a great writer, honest to the heart, and he and Stacy exemplify life in this kingdom... i am honored to call them friends... i say no more.