Encouraging Report - Steve
These are exciting days at the Chapel and Emergence.
Last night, I had the pleasure of leading a membership class. We had a box full of packets--about 35 of them. By 7:30 we were short 9 packets. In all, 44 people started the membership process last night. That is exciting stuff!
What's just as exciting were the people there checking out next steps:
5% were in their teens
36% were in their 20s
12% were in their 30s
36% were in their 40s
9% were in their 50s
2% were in their 60s
In the end, 47% were 18-35 and 53% were 36+
In an age where young people are absent from churches across the globe, I can't tell you how blown away I am watching my peers and multiple generations of believers coming together in spite of their differences.
For whatever reason, 20-somethings are coming to church here. And contrary to popular opinion, which teaches that young people don't get involved and are not committed to anything, our service teams, and those serving their communities are basically split down both sides of 35.
I'm really encouraged--and I think those who were there last night are, too. There's some great stuff going on... and it is a lot more fun to be involved than to spectate on the sidelines.
If you're still interested in membership, but could not make last night's class, drop me a note at . We have another option for you.
See you on Sunday...