Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Monday Nite Update

So God is doing great things! This past monday we saw the biggest crowd to date come out to our small little apartment for food, fellowship and fun! We had thirteen, count em, thirteen people not including the house! How awesome is that!? However, one girl had to leave early for some job training, but she still wanted to come see everyone for what little time she could.
We had a great mix of familiar faces, some friends that had yet to make it out, and new people we had only met a week before. There is a natural pull that is created when God's kids get together and hang out. People down here are starting to feel it, and are really wanting to spend time at the apartment.
Please continue in prayer for the three of us. J.R. has been in clearwater all week long visiting Beth and Emily, Emilio is right up on his midterms, and Speedy can never seem to shake his sickness. Pray that our motivation remains. That despite the hardships we'll never shy away from our goal here. God is awesome, and we are beyond humbled to be doing anything for Him.
We love you guys-

-Aletheia Tampa

Thursday, February 19, 2009

small update

Hello everybody! Much apologies for the lack of updates. To our credit, we've been semi busy.. you know, starting a church and all... :)
The best report to make right now is that God is good! He has been so faithful to us as we've been pouring our hearts into any and everyone we have come across. Sharing on campus has been so encouraging; people are really responding to God's awesome message. Last week we prayed with another person to accept the Lord! There is momentum, and the three of us are definitely feeling it. We have been blessed to have some of our friends here not only accept Aletheia's model for evangelism, but to actually step out and receive training! How exciting!
Small group has been successful as well. Last monday we had new people once again. God continues to bring in new people every week. Speedy rocked his chicken enchiladas and did a little worship while Emilio and J.R. laid down some serious teaching. Of course, once study ended we busted out the rock band for several hours...
Please continue in prayer for us. We're definitely feeling God's presence. His grace is powerful. He is pushing us to go beyond our own limits. Pray for encouragement, strength and perseverance.
We miss our friends and family very much! You guys are the best.
Philemon 4-7

-Aletheia Tampa

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

Just a reminder!!







This is just a reminder for all of those who received a card without any info on how to get here or how to get in. Were at 3604 data Dr. apt 101 at lakeview oaks apartment buildings. To get in just go up to the dial pad and type in #680 and we will let you in. Any questions you can just call us at 757.652.6951. Sweet, cant wait to see you all!!!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

First Study!

Well, we've officially held the first small group study for Aletheia Tampa! Last night we had six friends over at our humble abode for a meal, some worship, and a time of learning. It was really encouraging to see this church plant finally get started!
Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support. You guys mean so much to us.
Speedy grabbed a couple of photos for everyone to get a feel for the study. Enjoy!