Church Plant Update

Christ Church South Metro Atlanta

Pastor Zach Fallon

The Apostle Paul wrote that the message of the gospel is "of first importance." The message that "Christ died for our sin, was buried, and was raised" is the very foundation of the church and of the Christian life. It is this message that all of God's people "have received," "stand in," "are being saved by," and "hold fast to." (1 Cor 15:1-4) It is no wonder, then, that Paul felt the need to "remind" these dear believers of this message. I pray this update finds you reminding yourself of this gospel on which all of our hope for life eternal rests. Praise God for our salvation!

Ministry Report

Here are some brief updates and plans on our work.

Hosting & Hospitality. The summer was filled with hosting potential plant team members. We are grateful to have gotten to know so many wonderful people our first few months here.

Intro Meetings. Mid-September we started our Intro Meetings, which meet on Sunday and Thursday nights. We are doing these for seven weeks to give people a chance to hear our heart and vision for ministry.

Gathering "First Members." Praise the Lord we have about twenty people who have committed to being a part of the "first membership" at Christ Church.

Church Planter Training. Zach went to Memphis in early August with fellow leaders Steve Krogh and David Meade for a church planting seminar. The Fallons are also attending training twice a month with the SEND Atlanta Network.

Website. Visit our website: www.christsma.org We started making public key documents that we've been working on behind the scenes.

Points of Prayer

Please pray with us

• "First Members" Team. Pray the Lord would continue to draw more people to join us in this new venture.

• Evangelistic Relationships. Pray that we would have favor in the eyes of those we are engaging who don't yet believe.

• Gathering Place. Pray that the Lord would provide a place for us to gather. We are praying for a space that is recognized in the community, can accommodate adults and kids, is affordable and easily accessible. We are in discussion with a few places.

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures

1 Cor 15:3-4