Dan Milette's blog

I'm excited to announce that we're continuing our tradition of making substantial building improvements over the summer months.  In addition to new windows, flooring, an infant nursery, and repairs to our building’s exterior, our lobby is about to get an extreme makeover!  With the two-fold goal of addressing our growing numbers and serving our guests more effectively, we intend to both enlarge and modernize our lobby.  The plan includes new lighting, electrical work,

Members and Friends:

“You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building.” —Ephesians 2:19b (The Message)

Friends:

Friends:

I wanted to let you in on a little secret:  prayer changes things.  When things get difficult, seeking God in prayer will align our heart with His and provide us the power we need.

So many of us have been under attack lately.  I’m aware of everything from marriage struggles, strained family relationships, financial and employment obstacles, health issues, emotional exhaustion, spiritual discouragement...and the list goes on.  No one is immune—I’ve felt it too!

Friends:

While so many of us prepare to shift from summer mode to back-to-school mode, I wanted to take a moment to let you know about some exciting things happening this Fall at DCN!

SMALL GROUPS

I wanted to let you know that because of the continued generosity of our people who have been giving to our Building Improvement Fund (in addition to regular giving), we are moving forward with some important projects this summer!

Our first and largest one will be completed in less than two weeks!  Our new Ministry Center lighting project includes new computer-controlled theater lights for the stage and the replacement of our chandeliers with 24 recessed “house” lights.

If you ask the average Christ-follower which spiritual discipline intimidates them the most or makes them the most squeamish, it’s usually sharing their faith.  But what if you found out that simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone could change that person’s life forever?  Just a few steps to make an eternal difference!  Effective personal evangelism isn’t about memorizing the right formula or script.  It’s also not about having the right education or being the most spiritually mature person you know!  It’s about following God’s leadership

Below is my 2010 Annual Report delivered earlier today:

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Members and Friends:

            God is moving among us...

            As we obediently aim for the unmoving target of making disciples, our focus is undeterred, and God’s power and anointing have become palpable among us.

With less than two weeks of February remaining, 35 adults are committed to being in one of our seven Spring small groups so far, but our goal is to have at least 50! Connecting with other Christ-followers in small groups is a crucial part of our discipleship journey, as we’ve discovered through our recent "Becoming a Healthy Body" message series. When we surround ourselves with others who know us personally, we can help one another live our faith practically. That’s the way God designed it!

As many of you know, on Tuesday, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Haiti—the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere—has caused what officials described as “total disaster and chaos.”  At least 140,000 have lost their lives in the 7.0-magnitude earthquake, and the Red Cross estimates another 3 million people—a third of the population—may need emergency relief in shelters.  The loss of life is heartbreaking.