The Commons Lake-Out

This past Wednesday was our "Lake-out". We really didn't know how many to expect, and boy were we surprised! Below is The Commons e-letter that Tim sent out to describe the event.

Unexpected but Awesome!

This summer we have been meeting in different parks around Arlington to create the opportunity to invite friends to come and get acquainted with us before coming to our Worship Gathering or a Community Group. It has been a success as we have brought in several new people and have been averaging 70-80 people in the park.

Yesterday, however, was very unexpected, but awesome! From our connections generated through sports camp, block parties, and flyers, we invited everyone to meet us at a park on a lake. WE HAD OVER 120 PEOPLE COME!!! This is the most by far we have ever had come to one of our gatherings. We have had several at Sports Camp, but to have them come to an "official church gathering" was remarkable!

It was like a wave of excitement and overwhelmingness all at the same time. We worked frantically to get around and talk with everyone since there were so many new faces and families! It was amazing to hear how one mother had heard about our church from so many of her unchurched friends, so she met us at sports camp and a block party last week. She felt strongly to visit church on Sunday, and shared with us that she loved it so much that she invited two completely new families to come with her to our Wednesday Gathering yesterday! Visitors inviting visitors!

I wanted to quickly share this excitement with you, and ask that you pray fervently for us as we figure out what in the world God wants us to do specifically with these people.

Rockin' it out at the Commons!

Cham