We are still better together.

Over the last few weeks between being temporarily without a daily work obligation and logging over 2400 miles in our chariot of awesome... I have had some extra time to reflect on life. One thing that has risen to the surface in all of the world changing thoughts that have crossed my mind...

Our relationships still matter the most.

Obviously following Jesus to start a new church presents lots of new obstacles/opportunities that we have never had to work through before. But the value of relationships won't change because we are not trying to build our kingdom... but Gods kingdom. With Gods help we will not just rent or build big buildings just to brag about what we have accomplished... we will instead rejoice in the lives that will be changed as a result of people coming into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. And as the daybreak church family grows we will remain focused on building up people over building programs.

We all have had those relationships that seemed to have caused more harm than good...  or the ones that for whatever reason have experienced a little bit of a disconnect... or the relationships that had to end intentionally... 

We need not neglect the value in the lessons that we have learned from our relationships. Whether the experiences were good, bad or ugly they help shape us and as a result we can come to a place where we can greatly appreciate the people we are blessed to do life with... even if it was just for a season.

So the response Jesus gave still stands true...

“Teacher, which  is  the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’  This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” -Matthew 22:36-40

Like peanut butter and chocolate... 

We are still better together.

-p.jimmy akers

Moving forward update...

This Sunday July 29th, Lord willing we will be starting our journey on the road out of Florida. The last 17 months have been filled with joy and growth, but through it all God has been so good to us! I wanted to give you an update on all God has helped us to experience recently and a picture of what the next few weeks will look like.

-July 1st we finished up our season of serving at Celebration of Praise in Clermont, FL. If you didn't already read that Step of faith blog posted June 17th read it HERE:
-July 2nd we arrived at the Hannekens house in Ft Myers, FL.
-Since being here we have had the opportunity to REST, spend time with our Missionary friends at NMSI/YouthHOPE and be a part of times of worship and prayer here, meet with a few incredible leaders and worship at some amazing churches in Southwest, FL.
-We made some important progress for daybreak church.
-Monday July 16th we launched www.daybreakchurch.info If you would like to stay updated on all things with our new church plant please visit this site and get added to the email list and follow us via facebook, twitter and google plus. If you would like to partner with daybreak church please click HERE.

From this Sunday to mid August we are going to be logging over 1700 miles.

A few things to keep in prayer:
-Our travels.
-For us as we attend our Leadership and Church Planting training.
-Financial provision and open doors for www.daybreakchurch.info
-Open doors for us to minister and share the vision about daybreak church.
-Job's in or around York, PA.
-For a home in York, PA.
-For wisdom and strength as we travel and move forward in all God is calling us too! 

For all the words of encouragement, prayers and support we want to say THANK YOU!

Be encouraged friends... God is mindful of you!

-p.jimmy and amber


Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won’t let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God’s throne! 
- Hebrews 12:1-2