From The Pastor’s Desk…

New Life Family:

I want to honor our own NLCCH Family today. Since Wednesday, our Family has been busy about the Father’s business. It has really been exhilarating to watch ‘us’ as we worked, laughed, scrubbed, cleaned and prepared for the most intense fundraiser we’ve ever attempted. Please know how pleased and proud your pastor’s are today for everyone who volunteered time, energy, work, effort and endurance to see a smooth operation succeed these past two nights, in opening Holy Macaroni once again to the public. The response was quite satisfying. Friday afternoon, from 4:30 on, people began to come in and fill our restaurant to the brim. It never failed that almost everyone had to tell us “we’re so glad you’re back. Winter was so long and we’ve missed you so much.” Then, of course, we explained the situation and that this is not officially an opening, but a ‘test drive’ and a church operated fundraiser with all volunteer help. The people were astounded that all of the labor was donated. Different ones even wrote extra checks to donate to New Life. Isn’t that absolutely amazing? Personally, we were very pleased, if not somewhat overwhelmed, at the busy night we had friday. And, I thought it would be slower on Saturday due to the drop in temps and inclement weather. Wrong! Last night we had waits of up to 45 minutes. The business doubled! Needless to say, this fundraiser was a great success and we should consider doing it monthly to help keep our budget in tact as well as please the community of supporters that we really do have. We have to know that God will use this to bless our church and help us to remain on the course He has for us.

Thanks, NLCCH Family. You’re the best!
Pastor Randy & Dan