A Cold Reality

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that one of the fears that people have about ministry in New York City is that people here are cold to the Gospel. While that is true, another fear that some may have its downright cold here... period.

The weather forecast for the overnight temperatures has the mercury dropping to 10 degrees or below in some parts of the Tri-State area. This is not the kind of January I experienced living in Mississippi three years. One weather man on a local radio station characterized this weather as, "rude." Yeah, that sounds about right.

I also liked these pictures... especially the dog sled because it reminds me that as cold as it may be outside, I still don't see thise mode of transportation outside my door in the morning. Plus, I'm sure you generally wouldn't expect a picture of a dogsled on a blog where the focus is on ministry in Queens.

The cold temperatures and frightening winds, do not stop the work of Ascension Church, however. We have a 6:00 am discipleship study that is surprisingly popular. People in the church are getting involved in small groups and other ministries that we run and there is an enthusiastic response from both visitors and regulars about the work God is doing here in Queens. On top of that, there's growing excitement about the future. We are approaching our first anniversary after going public last April. We have big Easter plans that are beginning to take shape including another community activity similar to our Family Christmas Celebration that went so well last month. As those plans gain more definition, I'll update you right here.

Remember to check this blog each week (Thursday) for updates on our work here so you can keep me, Michael (the pastor) and Ascension Church in your prayers.