Prospect Ridge Academy

As Isaac will be ready to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2011, we have spent much time thinking through what to do regarding his schooling. Last year, we heard about a new charter school that was in processes of being built in our area. As we did more research, we got excited about their approach to curriculum and education and really like the values this school holds and wants to instill into the children that attend. Luckily, Isaac got accepted and is now enrolled at PRA. Being a new charter school, there are many opportunities and needs for parents to get involved at PRA with their kids’ education and extra-curricular activities. We are still waiting patiently for the district to approve the final construction site for the school, but once it is built, we are looking for ways to be involved with sports, music, and hopefully even serving on the school board. Please pray that God would guide us to the areas were we can have the greatest impact in this school and in children’s lives.

 PRA Website:
http://prospectridgeacademy.org/

Watermark Community Church

Once we moved back to Colorado from New Zealand, we spent time praying for God to lead us to a vibrant and gospel-centered church with an emphasis on engaging in the community with a Christ-like love and service. We are so very thankful that God has led us to Watermark Community Church. Watermark is a young church plant in Broomfield, CO and part of the Acts 29 church planting network. The network was started by Mars Hill Church in Seattle and has grown to include church plants around the world. “Watermark Church's Mission is to participate in God's passion to transform lives and the city through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The vision is to see a new community formed that is passionately pursuing God’s glory, changed lives, and serving the lost and hurting” (quoted from website). Maybe starting new things is just in our blood… but we’re excited to be a part of helping pioneer this local movement of faith. We are eager to use our God-given gifts, abilities, and experiences to serve in and through our new church home!

Related Websites:

www.watermarkdenver.org 

 www.acts29network.org

Investing In Our Community

commūnitās (n) < Latin - a community; public spirit, a sense of duty and willingness to serve one’s community.

It was only 7-1/2 months ago that we completed our overseas mission, packed up our bags, and left our ‘New Zealand lives’ behind. It can be hard letting go of a place you’ve dwelt in, gotten to know, and developed community in. This has been true for us. But on the other hand, there has been excitement, novelty, and joy as we’ve returned to the United States and begun to establish ourselves amidst our new community in Broomfield, CO. Often, settling into a new community is a gradual process. It takes time and has its share of challenges and barriers as we seek out new friendships and ultimately work toward the goal of knowing others and being known. I’ve devoted this month’s blogging to sharing with you about some of the ways the Lord has led us to be involved with and serve our community. As always we are trusting the Lord to use these venues as channels for us to minister to and reach out to lost and hurting people around us. Pray that we would be salt and light Christ calls us to be while living in commūnitās.