Partnerships...

Most readers should know by heart our vision (Connecting with God- connecting with people- connecting with the world) and our time line for launching this vision:

• Fall 2007: Connecting with God (getting Sunday services started)
• Fall 2008: Connecting with People (formally launching our program for small groups)
• Fall 2009: Connecting with the World (becoming a church planting church)

This “third leg” of our vision is to connect with our community and world in positive ways (third in strategic development, not value). Our primary way of beginning this third-leg is through partnerships. We see no need to invent any ministries right now, as there are numerous ways to connect already around us.

One of these partnerships that has already begun is with the Northwest London Resource Centre (www.nwlrc.ca). The NWLRC is a community resource centre creating accessible links to service providers throughout the city. They also provide a wide variety of programs and facilitate community initiatives such as food and basic needs programs, free computer use for those seeking employment, walking clubs, English as a second language groups, tutoring and several opportunities for artistic expression.

Connections Community Church has already partnered with the NWLRC to provide volunteers and entertainment with the Connections band (before we ever held a public worship service!).

The NWLRC is need of supplies for the Emergency Food Pantry. After Thanksgiving their supplies are even more strained. At our next Preview Service on October 14 we ask that everyone who is able bring a donation of the following:

Baby formula or food
Diapers or wipes
Pasta /sauce
Canned fruit/veggies/tuna
Soups (other than Tomato!)
Or just abut any other packaged food that you’d like to eat!

Thanks for your help in making a difference in our community!