Exodus 13:21-22 says 21 The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. 22 He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
It’s hard to believe we have almost been here in Southern California for two months now. A week in a hotel, a week without furniture and now unpacked and ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. We have not had any fire or clouds leading us, but we praise the Lord that He goes before us and His Spirit indwells within us and His word directs us.
Menifee is a great place to live. There many many families in this new city and lots to keep them busy. There is a great deal of sports related activities going on along everyday with all kinds of shopping and restaurants available. Our plans are to love this community and reach them one person at a time with the grace and forgiveness of God that only comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
Since Christmas, we have been taking cookies to neighbors one at a time along with reaching out to our local fire department who serve our community day and night and are just a mile away. Our prayer is that God will soon provide ways to minister to each of them. We also are ready to start sharing with the community that we are here and we have begun this goal through prayer walking and asking God to open their eyes and ears and hearts so that they will be receptive to our invitation to come and worship with us and to receive the gospel message of Jesus Christ. So what do we need and how can you pray for us?
1. Pray that God’s spirit will work in the city of Menifee and many hearts will be ready for the gospel.
2. Pray that God will bring some families alongside us who will take on our vision of getting Jesus, growing and going out into our community.
3. Pray for God to bring those to serve our church through music and worship.
4. Pray for me as I have a vision casting meeting at Immanuel Baptist church (our parent church) this Thursday from 9-11am pst. This meeting will be with local churches along with several churches out of state that will hear about our vision and be given the opportunity to help us through prayer, people and financial provision. This meeting is very important as I still need to raise 40% of my salary and will make up for support that we thought we had. By having my salary raised, our goal then will be raising money for outreach which is our goal of ministry in Menifee.
5. Pray for our Shawna and our children as they are now in school again and will soon be attempting to find a home school co-op and sport related activities to be part of. I also would love to assist coach with my children which again will be an open door for ministry.
Norman’s needed item list for office
· Laptop
· Printer/scanner/copier
We want to thank each of you for your prayers and support and will send updates every chance we get.
Blessing to each of you.
Daniel Norman
City on a Hill Church
