I had lunch today with 2 families now committed to joining us as we start New City. A very exciting time - God is always so good to provide for our needs. One of the many topics we covered today was what can we be doing right now - we're ready to go! I was reminded of a conversation that I had yesterday with a shop owner near the Capitol. I introduced myself and told the owner of the Off Broadway Deli what would be coming in September and asked her if there was anything that we could do for her.
Can you bring some business? she asked.
As a matter of fact, maybe I can.
If you are reading this and are here in Macon, and you want to help New City impact the city of Macon - eat downtown! That may seem silly, even unspiritual - but it's not. In order to impact our city and reach its people, they must know that we are with them - in the daily routines of life; with them - in their city. They must also know that we are for them. We are for their businesses, for their well being, for their daily good as well as their eternal good. What better way to say, "hey, we're here - we're with you, and we're for you," than to eat in their restaurants, tip their employees, and shop in their stores. Tell them you are from New City Church. Tell them, and show them you care. Who knows what door might open as a result - you might just be surprised!
(click here for more on being With and For our city)
