Here We Go.... First Worship Services of Naples Presbyterian Church!

As I sit here listening to my husband practice music with a young man named Wil, who will be playing the violin at our first worship services tomorrow, my heart is full with thankfulness and praise to God.  He has called us to bring His good news to the South/East part of Naples, Florida and we are ready to begin!

Eric and Wil practicing for worship.

We have been here for four months now, and all the preparations have led us up to this day. We have sent countless emails, handed out dozens and dozens of invitations, made hundreds of photo-copies and gathered all the gear we think we will need. We've had open-houses and Bible studies, and read the books about church planting.  Humanly speaking, we have done what we can do.  But we realize that ultimately none of our efforts mean anything without God's blessing and approval.  He is the one we are serving, and all our "work" only has meaning when done for His glory.  So we humbly ask Jesus to bless our efforts and bring His sheep into our fold.

Our living room is a mess with all the literature, signs, and supplies we will need tomorrow.

We'll be meeting outdoors at a hotel's poolside patio since the conference room we have rented won't be ready for us tomorrow.  It's not what we originally envisioned, but it will be a memorable part of our church's story.

"Bless the Lord, oh my soul. Let all that is within me bless his holy name!"