I’d like to take a brief moment this week to say thank you to our Home Group Shepherds in Mesa. By name, they are:
WEST MESA: Bob & Patty Betts, Vinnie & Elizabeth Fernandez, Jeff & Roxanne Johnson, Drew & Karen Walsh.
CENTRAL MESA: Bob & Peggy Danielson, Josh & Christen Fortner, Mike & Debbie Frazey, Gabriel & Melissa Johnson, Larry & Linda Jolly, Bill & Diane Tennison, Chris & Tiffanie Russell, Brian & Nancy Whitworth.
EAST MESA: Ken & Helen Brannon, Bob & Nichieli Ferris, Mike & Teri Johnson, Bill & Karen Hartley, Mike & Kim Pickard.
On Saturday night, EVBC hosted an Appreciation Banquet to celebrate the ministries of these terrific people. Pastor Tom shared from his heart about the importance of our Home Group Shepherds, and made the unmistakable point that our entire church life hinges on these people’s effectiveness. I couldn’t agree more!
(By the way, Home Group Shepherds…we have a meeting this Sunday morning at 8:30 in room 100 — don’t forget it!).
HOW ABOUT YOU?
A few months ago, we seemed to have more Home Groups than we needed. Now, almost all of our groups are at capacity, and we once again face the need to expand. Would you like to add your name to the list above, and be a part of providing pastoral care and shepherding to a small “flock” from EVBC? If so, please contact me right away — we have a Home Group Shepherding training day this Sunday, and I would be happy to get you signed up (2-6pm, on campus in Gilbert). Email me at billhartley@evbc.org if you’re interested.
NEW MEMBERS
Did you see the list of new members in the bulletin a week or so ago? There were many from Mesa in that group! Make sure you congratulate Sarah (used to be Kubli until this past 3/29 when she became a (Buckingham), Kim Pickard, Russ and Debbie Kubli, Matt & Danielle Long, Damon Dustin, Eric & Chris Harris, and Kim Robinson. It’s great to have you “officially” a part of the EVBC family!
By the way, if you’re interested in becoming a member, our next Membership Class begins on Sunday, April 27th. It’s at 6:00p, and runs for three successive Sunday nights (through May 11). If you’d like to participate, please email me at billhartley@evbc.org, and I’ll make sure you’re on the roll!
Thanks again to all of you who make being a part of the EVBC-Mesa family such a great experience! It’s exciting to see us grow.
God’s best to you all, Bill
Bill Hartley * East Valley Bible Church / Mesa Area * billhartley@evbc.org * 480.388.2635
