Introducing Mike Harper

Mike Harper - Director of Community Outreach
(mike.h@evidentchurch.com)


Evident is a team effort and we’re excited to welcome Mike Harper. Mike is Evident’s Director of Community Outreach and will be heading up our SERVE ministry. His mission will be to help us serve and love the community in ways that show them Jesus' love. Mike and his wife Allison love Jesus and have a passion for serving. We’re very excited to have them on board!


In his own words, here's a little more about Mike...
"I am 37 years old and married to my lovely wife Allison. We have a 7-month-old son named Garrett. I am a student at Rochester College seeking a degree in biblical studies and plan on continuing on for my masters of divinity. My hobbies consist of spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. Reaching out to the community through acts of Christian service is my passion. For many people we may be the only sermon they ever hear. My life verse is Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Communication Strategy (Update)

Hey Guys,

For some of you, you haven't heard from me in a while.  I promise you it's not because I haven't wanted to let you know what's been going on.  Things have been CRAZY the last year and half as Evident has launched and things have gotten under way.  God has done and is continuing to do great things at Evident of which I am blown away and grateful for.  Keep praying for us and keep supporting us in whatever ways you can.  Know that your prayers and support have done amazing things in the Kingdom!

I wanted to post to let you know I'm shifting how I communicate these days.  Most of my attention now is focused on communicating with and leading Evident directly.  In addition to this blog, here are several other great ways of keeping up with what God is doing in my life and the life of Evident.

1) Evident Weekly Emails - if you're not already receiving our weekly email updates and would like to simply email us at info@evidentchurch.com and let us know you'd like to be added.  These emails give updates on all sorts of events, sermon series, and weekly happenings at Evident.

2) Twitter - you can also follow me personally on Twitter.  If you have a Twitter account simply click this link and then click follow. If you don't (and don't care to) you can go to this website periodically to see what I'm up to (my Twitter updates are also featured on the sidebar of my blog).  Twitter is a great way to see snippets of my daily life and happenings.

3) Facebook - if you and I aren't already friends on Facebook we need to be!  If you have a Facebook account simply search for me "Josh Hossler" in the search box and invite me to be your friend.  If you do not have a Facebook and would like to connect, you can begin that process here.

4) Evident's Website - lastly, Evident's website (www.EvidentChurch.com) is loaded with great content (photos, videos, sermons, etc.), updates, and all kinds of information about whats going on at the church.  While this way is not as personal, it's still a good way to keep up with some of the church stuff.

What's happening with this blog?  Well, I still plan on using it from time to time but don't hold your breath between postings.  I really do still want to you to be in the loop on what's going on so please dive in on one or more of the forms of communication I mentioned above.  If you've been a part of this journey with me so far, I can't thank you enough for your encouragement, prayer, and financial support.  Continue to pray for us.  God has done and is doing great things!

Love you guys - talk with you soon!

Josh

ps - don't stop checking back periodically as I will update this site with different things from time to time

Psalm 142:1-3

Psalm 142:1-3 (New International Version)

Psalm 142

A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.

¹ I cry aloud to the LORD;
I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.

² I pour out my complaint before him;
before him I tell my trouble.

³ When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who know my way.

Celebration and Transition

Dear Evident,

This is a great time of year and a great time in the life of Evident Church! I'm excited to be sharing a few things with you...

1) If you weren't able to be at Evident this past Sunday (Dec 6), please take a few minutes to listen to this audio clip from during the service (Evident Updates - 12/6/2009). In it, Matt and I share some very important information regarding Evident and Matt & Katie's transition. You can also read more at www.voxchurch.tv. We will be having a celebration and commissioning for Matt & Katie Sunday, December 20 during the morning service.

2) Evident is doing a lot of great things this holiday season to help others. First, I'd encourage you to listen to this message from Sunday to hear more about it (www.EvidentChurch.com click on "media", click to open message player, "Light Up the World" 12/06/2009), but second here's a quick snapshot.

- We've established a Benevolent Fund at Evident that you can give to that will be set aside to help anyone in need.

- The rest of December we'll be collecting food, clothing, and toys that we will give to families at Evident or in the community that need encouragement this Christmas season (if you are aware of anyone in need please let us know info@evidentchurch.com).

- We're working with Orchards Community Church in Romeo, MI and planning a time to serve at Detroit Rescue Mission (Dec 22, around 1pm, more details will be coming).

- God has also begun laying a burden on my heart to do something through this organization. As I shared it with the church on Sunday, my goal was to just express my heart and then receive your feedback. So far, I've had a lot of very positive feedback and would still love to hear from you!

3) This coming Sunday we're going to be celebrating baptisms! Join us Sunday, December 13, 10am, at Seneca Middle School for this baptism celebration! We'll also be kicking off a great new teaching series through the book of Matthew (desktop wallpaper attached).

We love you guys and appreciate your involvement and care for the Kingdom!

Josh Hossler

www.EvidentChurch.com

http://joshhossler.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com/joshhossler

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