God is good- what will He do next?!

Our last "official" day at Faith Community Church

Many exciting things have been happening here in the last few weeks! We have met with one couple who has committed to joining us in Waterbury- we will begin discipleship meetings with them this Sunday. Another couple that I (Allison) met through work has expressed interest in Bible studies as well. We had a profitable meeting with them last Saturday discussing our vision for Waterbury and some theological issues as well. We hope to meet with them again this weekend.

We have also secured a meeting place for our Bible studies in Waterbury. We will begin to meet in the Waterbury Senior Center on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm starting in July. Pray that we will make many contacts and be able to invite them to this study! Brian has been participating in group mountain bike rides every Thursday nights and taking the kids to the library, train station and park every Monday.

We are visiting churches in Waterbury to get a glimpse of what is available in the town at this time. We visited one on Sunday in which Jesus was never even mentioned. Despite the "Trinity Sunday" theme, the pastor discussed the environment and left us wondering what application we should make. It really made us realize the true need for biblical teaching in the town.

Over the last few weeks God has blessed our family through many different people. Katie received two tubs full of clothes up to 2T from one of the families at Faith Community Church here in Barre. Allison's home church in Petersburg, VA has committed to supporting Brian's salary monthly in the amount of $1000! Finally, we have seen God at work as two churches from Florida have contacted our association this week about funding a church plant in the northeast! Pray that we will be able to establish sponsorships with these churches! Who else but God can do this?

The Village

Amtrak at 926 daily

We are still facing challenges in finding affordable housing in Waterbury. We have an appointment to look at a "more affordable" home tomorrow night that is a bit out of our price range, however it appears that the owners are very motivated to sell. It is at the end of a dirt road in Waterbury close to the town hiking trail. I (Allison) found our dream house, but the selling price is about $100,000 more than what we can afford! The cute white farm house with the wrap around porch is still out of reach. We are looking forward to what God will do to bring us to the right house.

Nathanael is becoming quite the helper. He is enjoying playing with his friends down the hill, is learning to recognize letters and LOVES the trains in Waterbury. Katie is rolling over, cooing and sleeping well through the night. Her palate is becoming well versed- she's having sweet potatoes, carrots, cereal, peaches, peas, green beans and bananas.

Barre Fire Truck

Working in the Yard

Katie is all smiles! (most of the time)

"Katie, this is a very important white truck. This is how it works."

Hope you enjoy the pictures! Please continue to pray for the town of Waterbury. To receive weekly updates, please email vtplant@gmail.com