Hi Friends and Prayer Warriors,
Sometimes the fact that our ministry has two names causes confusion, and I get asked "How are DBC/Serve and Mountain Vision Ministries related?"
Charlie and Earlene Cornett and Meredith and I are all on staff with DBC/Serve, who handles all the monies that are given to enable us to minister in East Tennessee. DBC/Serve also provides guidance and strategic support.
Mountain Vision Ministries is the local expression of our ministry in East Tennessee. In order to be 100% compliant with all the government's requirements, particularly tax requirements, Mountain Vision is locally a ministry of Calvary Chapel Greeneville, whose 501(c)(3) extends over us.
Translation: when someone wants to make a tax-deductible donation of furniture or anything else to our ministry in East Tennessee, it is donated to a local, as opposed to foreign, non-profit 501(c)(3).
It also helps to have a local ministry name that people, pastors, and churches in the community recognize as folks who are here to help and to serve.
In Ministry news,
I (Daniel) had the privilege of worshiping with Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Garner, NC on Sunday morning. It was a joy to get to see some old friends and to hear pastor Michael Tolar preach a powerful sermon on marriage. Sunday evening, I had the privilege of worshiping with Grace Church in Greenville, NC where I grew up. It's always good to be home, and it was great to visit with Pastor Mike Meshaw and hear a convicting message on prayer.
Meredith and Lily are here of course, but Lily's been sick the whole trip so far. We took her to the doctor this morning and found out she's got an ear infection and some type of viral rash. Please pray she's able to get some rest, since the doctor told us the rash is probably going to get worse for a few more days before it starts getting better.
I'll be meeting with a couple of pastors of partner churches Tuesday and Wednesday before heading home to East Tennessee. Meredith and Lily were planning to stay a bit longer, but we re-evaluate that based on Lily's health. Please pray that the remainder of our time in NC is fruitful.
Thanks for all your prayers and support.
Daniel, Meredith, and Lily
I apologize for not having any photos this week. We're on the road, and I left the camera cord at home. I promise pictures next week.
Sometimes the fact that our ministry has two names causes confusion, and I get asked "How are DBC/Serve and Mountain Vision Ministries related?"
Charlie and Earlene Cornett and Meredith and I are all on staff with DBC/Serve, who handles all the monies that are given to enable us to minister in East Tennessee. DBC/Serve also provides guidance and strategic support.
Mountain Vision Ministries is the local expression of our ministry in East Tennessee. In order to be 100% compliant with all the government's requirements, particularly tax requirements, Mountain Vision is locally a ministry of Calvary Chapel Greeneville, whose 501(c)(3) extends over us.
Translation: when someone wants to make a tax-deductible donation of furniture or anything else to our ministry in East Tennessee, it is donated to a local, as opposed to foreign, non-profit 501(c)(3).
It also helps to have a local ministry name that people, pastors, and churches in the community recognize as folks who are here to help and to serve.
In Ministry news,
I (Daniel) had the privilege of worshiping with Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Garner, NC on Sunday morning. It was a joy to get to see some old friends and to hear pastor Michael Tolar preach a powerful sermon on marriage. Sunday evening, I had the privilege of worshiping with Grace Church in Greenville, NC where I grew up. It's always good to be home, and it was great to visit with Pastor Mike Meshaw and hear a convicting message on prayer.
Meredith and Lily are here of course, but Lily's been sick the whole trip so far. We took her to the doctor this morning and found out she's got an ear infection and some type of viral rash. Please pray she's able to get some rest, since the doctor told us the rash is probably going to get worse for a few more days before it starts getting better.
I'll be meeting with a couple of pastors of partner churches Tuesday and Wednesday before heading home to East Tennessee. Meredith and Lily were planning to stay a bit longer, but we re-evaluate that based on Lily's health. Please pray that the remainder of our time in NC is fruitful.
Thanks for all your prayers and support.
Daniel, Meredith, and Lily
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