Launched

Lanny said, “The Warship has been

launched.” and it has been launched. Sunday was launch day for Covenant Baptist Church. We had worked diligently all week to prepare the space for worship by trimming out windows, setting cabinets, work on the second bathroom, installing our sign and painting everything white. Even with all our work, the core team was there early on Sunday with shop vacs raging as Kathy and Jake practiced for worship.

We prayed together as is our Sunday morning practice, joined by friends from Austin TX. Then people started to come. 54 in total for our greatest gathering so far! Our service began with many announcements given by Josh Rice - including next week’s baptism. Kathy and Jake led us in amazing songs of grace and peace. Sunday was also the beginning of our series study on Galatians and I had the honor of launching such a rich letter about freedom in Christ. We finished with more hymns and a time of communion.

It was good to finally meet the Hacking family who had moved to NWA from Seattle. We look forward to getting to know them more.

Our good friend Maggie said that the Holy Spirit was present in the service and that she so enjoyed the old hymns that were sung.

After the service we stayed to after 2PM for a launch lunch. Those who stayed sat outside in the most perfect weather we could have ever dreamed for, with children playing everywhere. It was a filling celebration of the goodness of God with joy-filled conversation and feasting on sandwiches, chips and cookies.

Thank you for all the text messages from all around the country communicating acts of prayer on our behalf. God has answered and Covenant Baptist Church is officially launched. Tell everyone you know.