Only 5 weeks to go before our launch. This week brings some activitiy in the following areas:

• I'm meeting with several Kelso area pastors again this week. I've already met with several, and they are excited for us to come and help. It's great to partner with old friends for a common goal.  I'll be connecting with Kelso area COG Pastors on Thursday evening for some Q&A, along with Bishop Wayne Dority. This will be the first time I've been able to discuss our launch with several of them, and I look forward to partnering with them in the community.
• I'll be connecting with several of our Leadership Couples in the Kelso area on Tuesday evening.  We will be meeting Tuesdays in September, doing a crash course on TFH Leadership.  We've done this quite a bit during August, and our times of prayer and discussion have been awesome.
• Steve Strickland and crew plan to build the platform in our new diggs on Wednesday and Thursday. It's nothing too complex, but if you have the time, we could use your help.  Email me here and I'll fill you in on the details.  We are also very fortunate to have Lynn Strickland working on our curtains which will allow us to transform our space at a fairly inexpensive rate.

Keep praying - this is an incredibly challenging undertaking. Prayer makes all the difference!