Dear Neighborhood Church Family,

I am grateful for all of you and long to connect with you in meaningful ways.  As we look around Montgomery County and the larger nations, unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to spread. The hope was to have in-person gatherings for those who desire, but we are currently in a holding pattern.
 
Although we are not physically meeting, let me remind you…. You are the church!
 
You might ask me how am I the church? Well through your generosity;
 

• Over 60 people have connected with Neighborhood groups this year.
• Made 2 new commitments to Shady Grove pregnancy center and Remember Nhu.
• Filled a point person position for all 10 areas of commitment (3 local, 2 Global, 56 Households being supported)
• Given over $28,000 to missions
• Donated $1,150 to support Envision El Salvador after Tropical storm Amanda.
• Given over 940 breakfast, 280 hot dinners, and 1,00 plus supplies to Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless,
• Supported around 15 small business through the farmers market and had over 30 different volunteers given more than 155 hours serving.
• Given out 2 Neighborhood Grants
• Seen three people say yes to Jesus for the first time.
• Provided meals to families with babies.
• Trained Children’s volunteers virtually
• Hosted many Neighborhood Groups and prayer groups virtually.
• Trained and added members to the worship team.
• And more

 
Give yourself a humble pat on the back my friends, for you are being the church!!!  You are bringing hope to the hopeless, resources to the desolate. Encouragement to the discouraged, opportunities to the needy. You my friends are showing and sharing Jesus in many ways and I believe more opportunities are coming. My hope is we will continue to be the church as we continue with a spirit of  generosity with your time talents and treasure, with the hope that many people will be transformed by Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit and launched on mission.
 
Pastor Mark

​ Dear Neighborhood Church Family,
 
We have now entered the month of August and the 22nd week of virtual church.  
 
I wish there was an update to give as we look towards reopening at some point, but for now we remain at the status quo.
 
Let me remind you the church is not a building; it is the people of God living out the purposes of God wherever you are. As Jen stated yesterday, we need to stay together especially during these times. It is easy to isolate and become discouraged, but don’t give in… keep going, keep connecting and trusting God will work out his plans.
 
I am praying for you and as a church we are here to help.

Grace and Peace.
 
Pastor Mark