Here is a picture of our trailer that we will be using for our equipment. It’s been exciting to see things come together – and humbling to be a part of. This trailer is 24ft and will carry all of our equipment for sound, media, nursery, children’s, furniture, marketing material, etc. We’re believing that soon we will need 2 of these! If you’d like to be a part of or help with the launch of Journey Church let us know! We’d love to have you!

This, by far. is the question that broadcasts the loudest with our family and our team. It’s hard work, but the joy to know that you are a part of something that will change lives for eternity is overwhelmingly fulfilling and humbling. We absolutely love what we do and what we are doing to launch Journey Church. The countdown of the rest of our lives is about to begin. Come join us if you can. We’d love to have you!

Prices are as follows: One queen studio suite – $69.00; Two double bed studio suite – $69.00; One bedroom suite (with queen bed & couch pullout) – $79.99. All rooms have a full kitchen with ovens and cookware.

The Blessing, & The Beginning! from Mark Moreno on Vimeo.

This past week, we spent some time with some amazing families as we dreamed together and began to put into action our plan of reaching the community of Kingwood for God. The countdown of 60 days has begun for us and we couldn’t be more excited on how everything is coming together!

Sandy & I currently are on our way back from a great trip in Atlanta meeting with ARC (Association of Related Churches) and 6 other church planters that are launching as well within the next 6 months. I can’t begin to tell you how comforting and biblical it is to have others in your life that you can learn & glean from. Not to mention the relationships we’ve been able to establish in the process. They truly are amazing people that will do GREAT things for God.

Here, we are meeting as a launch team weekly as well as planning our interest meetings that we will have for those that are interested in being a part of Journey Church. Our I-Phone App is now available (search Journey Church Kingwood TX at the App Store)! Thanks to “Vision Promotional Group” for building our App… it’s awesome! If you’d like their info, let me know!

There have been so many cool things taking place in this time – one of them being our launch team meetings. This past Friday night, we had our second launch team meeting with who I’d have to say are some “amazing!!!” people. I’ve always learned that true leadership is measured by the people that you place around you and I’d have to say that God has poured out His favor on us by giving us such an amazing team. We ALL look forward to seeing what God will do with this church and to be a part of it is just so humbling.

One of the many exciting moments that took place was one of our desires was to meet the superintendent of the schools in the area to discuss possible venues we could use for our church plant. Well, the first item on our agenda was to observe a school that our 11 yr. old would attend. No sooner than we entered the offices and introduced ourselves, to our left stood 3 people! (you guessed it!) The Superintendent, along with his Assistant, who is the facilities director of the schools were standing right there. (talk about God!) After talking with him for quite some time, I found that he is a christian man that loves God. By the end of our visit as I shared a glimpse into our vision his comment was, “whatever you need, let me help you!” We left the school sensing the Lord telling us… “whatever you need, let me help you”. These moments were daily as we were there…

One of our team members was in the process of looking for a job and an apartment to live in. Within 24 hours, they were not only able to find an apartment that only God could orchestrate, but was able to find a job in the profession they are in and the employers so appreciated her heart that they are allowing her to custom tailor her own schedule that would allow her to work for the church as she so desires.

Another team member who is a businessman, sold his business in December 2009, and began a new venture. He has been traveling to Kingwood on multiple occasions now meeting with clients that he’s been able to establish relationship with and God is opening huge doors for him and his new business that will bring a tremendous benefit to the city! In fact, while traveling with this businessman, we stopped at a local Starbucks in Kingwood, and as he was situating his product two men walked by who were inquisitive about his product. Well, one hour later, not only did they buy product, but come to find out the gentleman were head associates of a large corporation that sold acoustics and products to church organizations. (Cool huh!) Through our conversation with them, we were the able to retrieve multiple contacts for the area.

These and many other stories have been taking place with every trip we’ve taken. The steps of a team after God are ordered by the Lord. There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling than to know that God is not only orchestrating your steps, but also having the path carved out right before your eyes before you even arrive (the superintendent). As we returned from Kingwood to our current home in Baton Rouge, God was not done! We received a phone call the very next day that our house in Arkansas that has been on the market for well over a year had a buyer. This by far has been an exclamation point of God’s reaffirming arm!

Our heart is burning more and more for the Kingwood area and also a supernatural compassion for the people there. The countdown has begun for our move, and we couldn’t be more excited to do what God has called us to do.

After serving under the leadership of Pastor Rick Bezet from New Life Church of Arkansas for eight years, we were sent out to prepare for our future church plant while serving under the leadership of Pastor Larry Stockstill of Bethany World Prayer Center in June 2009. I have been honored & blessed beyond measure to serve under these two mighty men of God and pray that I take with me the many life lessons, strength of the word, and leadership that they have taught me over the course of time.

During our 21 days of prayer & fasting in January 2010, our main prayer focus was for God to show us the city to which He has called us. We had visited a number of cities throughout the course of this past year and were drawn to two in particular. Throughout the fast, our hearts began growing for the city of Houston, TX and during this time we actually took our 2nd trip to the area of Kingwood / Atascocita, TX. On this trip, the peace of God within us was undeniable! An overwhelming burden for the area was deposited in our hearts and divine connections were made as we felt a sense of “home” that we’d never felt in any other place previously visited…

With that being said, we are thrilled to announce that the leadership of Bethany World Prayer Center will be sending us out to begin this new venture of our life in July 2010. Our projected plans are to launch Journey Church Texas in January 2011.