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Sunday Recap January 4, 2009

We have finally reached the end of what seemed to be an eternity for this Holiday season.  I realize it is certainly the most busiest time of the year.  It is time to get back into a routine and go big for God.

This Sunday was another incredible day at NVMC and here are the highlights:

• Pastor Curtis was back from vacation and praise and worship rocked the house
• several first time visitors... We love visitors 
• The 9 am service was strong!!!   
• The 11 am service was Strong!!! 
• The Word was for all (Including myself) and God challenged us all to "come out of the cave"
• It was refreshing to see people turn loose in the Altar  

I am thankful that even in what seems to be difficult times God is still faithful.  This past year has been a real challenge for me personally but I stand in amazement how God is always there.  I have seen people walk out of the ministry, doubt my leadership, and even said goodbye to some dear friends and even read negative stuff about myself and our church  in the newspaper.  Yet in all of this, again, God is still moving!

You might not read or hear about it from the news media but you can be assured God is moving at www.nvmc.tv .  You can "Come and See" for yourself and ask the countless addicts that have been delivered by God's grace, or perhaps the marriages that have been mended, or perhaps the people who lost hope but found it in Christ Jesus because of NVMC.   Regardless of what you think or what you have heard the truth is God is saving, delivering, and restoring countless lives every week at NVMC.

I am thankful that God has trusted us with so many desperate souls and that he has been faithful in reaching them.  NVMC is fulfilling it's mandate of "Impacting the heart of the city" one life at a time.  It is our time in 2009 and everything is gonna be fine!

I will see you Wednesday night!

live streaming starts this sunday

For the past several weeks our IT and video team has been preparing for us to stream our services live on the internet.  This process is now complete and beginning this Sunday you will be able to view all of our services live from this site.  

HOW?

On the bottom left of the screen you will see internet campus and just click there and begin viewing.  The viewing will only be available during service times which is Sunday at 9 am and 11 am and Wednesday nights at 7 PM.  You will also be able to chat during the services.

Maybe you are out of town or just want to check out one of our services at www.nvmc.tv this is the perfect fit for you.  Leave a comment and let us know you tuned in.

God bless!

nvmc impacting the heart of the city

December 21, 2008 Sunday Recap

The temperature outside today was frigid to say the least!  However, It did not keep God from showing up at the Vision.  Here are the highlights of the day:

• 6 people would respond to the altar call and accept Jesus Christ
• Many first time Guest 
• We had the great privilege of dedicating a bunch of babies to the Lord.  (This is a very important thing for me.  It is a time that I respect and honor the parents for making a commitment as well as our church for being a part of it) Now get out there and start having some more babies! 
• Praise and Worship was great 

 Today was a great day at the vision.  I appreciate those in attendance watching my video address and I hope it brought clarity to the situation as well as restored or strengthened you confidence in What God is doing at NVMC.  

I am thankful for a church like NVMC and I am so thrilled God is using us to "Impact the heart of the City"! 

Another baby

My Buddy Neil Davis and his wife Leslie had their second child this past Friday Morning.  They have named her Mallory and she has more hair than me too!  

I am proud of this couple as they are both youth leaders in Radiate and have grown tremendously in the things of God the past few years. 

SO Congrats to my Ole buddy!  A job well done!

Eddie James Coming to the Vision

Eddie James Promo For New Vision from New Vision on Vimeo.

Jesus Messiah Rocked the House today

Today we enjoyed an extraordinary presentation by Pastor Curtis Bridgeman entitled "Jesus Messiah".  This was the best Christmas program ever hosted at NVMC.  Pastor Curtis utilized every ministry group from the Launch Kids, Edge, Radiate Students in partnership with his worship department and the result was many lives saved.

I found myself reflecting back and realizing how good God has been to us.  The talent that he is raising up inside of the house in incredible and God is anointing them to break yokes and remove burdens.

Here are the Highlights of the day:

• Peter Smith blessed us with another Newspaper article
• Over 20 people were saved today 
• I do not have the official attendance count but my assistant told me we she thought we were close to 2,000 people today (Regardless - we pulled all curtains and people were standing literally around the walking track... this is a first)
• This is the highest attendance for a non advertised event in our history (Easter, Friend day, ECT) 
• Countless visitors were in attendance
• Mrs. Anita Oxford shared about how we touched the heart of over 600 people in the portland outreach with Clothes, food, and encouragement.  We Touched them with Hope... His name is Jesus!
• I enjoyed the different Solo Parts today... My Favorite was Little Devon this kid is awesome!  It was also great to have Carrie Davis doing a special part.  Pastor Curtis and Cha Cha as always were amazing. 
• Our ministry has Impacted the heart of the city 

 The past several weeks New Vision Ministry Center has shown it's diversity, stability, and resolve to reach a city.  We have been creative and bold to step outside of the definition box of church as usual and dare to do something great for God.  With this pursuit is a price to pay and sometimes it is very painful but when you step back and see what God is doing you will find the price that is paid is well worth it.

Be encouraged this week and be confident in your church.  We are on the Move and God is with us... If you doubt it "Come and See".  Perfection is not within our means but his strength is found in our weakness.   

NVMC is a church like you have never seen it!  

A Truly Amazing Service and Church

I will never forget this day

Cardboard Testimonies at New Vision Ministry Center from New Vision on Vimeo.

Today begins my 4th year as a pastor

Today was an incredible day at NVMC.TV as we experienced another demonstration of the power of God.  It seemed to be a bit of a battle but we realize God show's up when we praise him! (even if we don't feel him... he is there)

Stephanie Hilbert did an outstanding Job preaching in the second service today.  We are blessed because of the word of the Lord that she brought forth today.  I appreciate her humbleness and desire to seek God for direction and preach with Boldness and most of the Anointing of the Holy Spirit.  Many lives were touched because of her ministry today.

Today marks the beginning of the 4th year for me being the pastor at NVMC.  As I look back I scratch my head in amazement of how quickly time goes bye.  I am thankful for the opportunity that God has given me to lead this church.  The Past 4 years have been challenging yet very rewarding.  I have made some mistakes in this journey but the people have extended grace to me to mature and God has given me the strength to endure.  I pray that somehow we have been a blessing to your life in this period of time.

My prayer is for God to do more in the 4th year than he did in the last 3 combined!  

I guess Happy pastor anniversary to me... :) !

Have a great week and always know I am praying for you!

Pastor

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