Boy, I am sure am glad we waited to post this month's Prayer Points, because we would have been way off! Following a great month of ministry and supernatural encounters, we were anticipating another great month and the unveiling of a new discipleship and evangelism process. Turns out the Lord has other things in mind.
On June 4th, the NYC School Board successfully sued to ban all churches from using its facilities for worship purposes. This dynamic decision affects over 60 churches, including Forest Hills Community Church. As of June 30, it looks like the church will be homeless...again.
Please join with us in praying for the following:
1 - A Permanent Facility - Actions have already been taken to repeal the court's decision, however, this can take anywhere from a week to several years to go into effect. Pray that the Lord will have His way in this situation and that FHCC will not experience any interruption in its evangelistic and discipleship endeavors. (Tough to get people to go to church when no one knows where it is...)
2 - Qualified Leaders - Church leadership is not for the faint of heart, nor is it for merely a meek personality or a business professional. Ministry is hard and there is no other office or profession quite like it. Pray that God will appoint and train those whom He has called to assist in the ministry here in NYC. The Harvest is plentiful...
3 - Family Protection - The kids are growing up fast, and we don't want to miss it. Ministry is a 24/7 endeavor, but we need time with each other uninterrupted. Please pray for this to be possible and appreciated by all.
Thank you all for your love and support! Without you, we couldn't do what God has called and blessed us to do.
