Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

What are your plans? Plan: A method for doing or achieving something, usually involving a series of actions or stages, or something you have arranged to do.

God’s Plans for Us. John 20:21 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

John 14:12-13 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 15:10-11 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Do you want your joy to be full? John 15:10-11 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Do you want your joy to be full?

John 15:10-11 Do you want your joy to be full? 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Do you want your joy to be full? Then you have to make room for his mission.

Journey begins with new identity. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Making Room for Mission Bring In – Build Up – Branch Out Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Bringing In Making Room for People

Bringing In Making Room for People In Our Church – get involved.

Bringing In Making Room for People In Our Church – get involved. In Our Community Groups – think missionally

Bringing In Making Room for People In Our Church – get involved In Our Community Groups – think missionally In Our Worship Facilities – create space NL campus is staying put but we need to make room.

Building Up Making Room for New Leaders

Building Up Making Room for New Leaders Equipping – Thrive, Conferences, Counseling Training, Short Term Missions, other opportunities.

Building Up Making Room for New Leaders Equipping – Thrive, Conferences, Counseling Training, Short Term Missions, other opportunities. Coaching, Coaching, and then Coaching

Branching Out Making Room in our Hearts for The World

Branching Out Making Room in our Hearts for The World Sending Field Staff – Alex and Tricia Ludvicek

Branching Out Making Room in our Hearts for The World Sending Field Staff – Alex and Tricia Ludvicek Future Focus on Unreached Peoples

Branching Out Making Room in our Hearts for The World Sending Field Staff – Alex and Tricia Ludvicek Future Focus on Unreached Peoples Church Planting

Branching Out Making Room in our Hearts for The World Sending Field Staff – Alex and Tricia Ludvicek Future Focus on Unreached Peoples Church Planting Belle Plain – up and running Solon – getting started South of Iowa City – praying and planning

What does it cost?

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313

Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100 More with less.

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100 More with less. Future capital campaign – date TBD

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100 More with less. Future capital campaign – date TBD Budget Breakout Meeting – During Dinner

Ask the Lord how you might contribute. What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 Bad News - We were $137,000 short Good news - We aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100 More with less. Future capital campaign – date TBD Budget Breakout Meeting – During Dinner Ask the Lord how you might contribute. During Dinner

What does it cost? Last year’s budget - $1,667,313 We were $137,000 short Good news - we aren’t the government This year’s budget - $1,626,100 More with less. Future capital campaign – date TBD Budget Breakout Meeting – Room 304-305

Discipleship is not hard. It is impossible. What will it take? Discipleship is not hard. It is impossible. Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.