Jen and I know where we want to live

I want to thank all of you for praying for Jen and me during our trip
this last weekend to Lafayette. We had a really fun time in many
different ways.

Quick Notes

• We were able to stay with Jen’s cousin and her family. They are so
  gracious and generous each time we visit. Praise God for Mark and
  Michelle Withers.
• We were able to meet a group of families who have been passionate
  about a new church in Lafayette for almost a year. Praise God for our
  meeting with the “Pondside” couples.
• We were also able to meet a family that has recently moved from
  California and was part of a BGC church plant out there. They are really
  excited about being on the ground floor of a new church, and the kids
  were even giving me suggestions on what the name of the new church should
  be.
• Jen and I found the place where we want to live. We want to move to
  an area called “The Commons.”

Prayer Requests

Here are the two biggest things Jen and I are praying about right now.
Please join us in prayer for these things.

Pray for God’s guidance for us and the “Pondside”
couples.

We had the chance to meet with three families that have joined together
to start a new church in Lafayette to intentionally reach people with the
good news of Jesus. They have been meeting together for a while now and
have adopted the temporary name of “Pondside.” They really seem like
great people, and if they choose to partner with us, it would likely be
an incredible combination.

Pray for us to get a home in “The Commons.”

In driving through the different areas of Lafayette this weekend, Jen and
I really fell in love with a neighborhood called “The Commons” that would
be not only a great place for our family but also a wonderful
launching-point for the new church. Lots in “The Commons” are going
quickly at about $40,000 and homes that would work for us are between
$130,000 and $160,000.

We really need to get loan approval first before we can make a decision,
but if we can make a decision next month, our home could be ready by
early Spring. Buying an existing home is also an option, but most
existing homes are more expensive than new construction right
now.