Deb & I just returned from a weekend in Indy. First we attended a nice gathering for local Indy Anglican Clergy hosted by Joe and Mickie Murphy at the home in Carmel. Great food, some home brewed beer (called “First of Many”), and good conversation. Our only lament was that there was not nearly enough time to speak with everyone. It is our hope that this is the first of many gatherings for fellowship, prayer and encouragement as we all work together and individually in helping the Kingdom grow in the lives of people that the Lord places on our path. I hope to call and talk with several of you who I did not have time to talk with and share about the ways the Lord is confirming our call to serve in Indy.
Then Sunday we worshiped with the folks at Indy Vineyard 9:30am service as Pastor Randy preached, the worship team lead in sweet songs of praise and even shared in a simple communion moment. Randy is starting a “One Another” sermon series called “Allelone” (Greek for One Another). His is challenging his congregation to go to a deeper level of relational intimacy within the church and to the world. A good word for all the church and for those who need each other in the establishment of Anglican fellowships throughout Indy. After the worship and preaching, a woman from the prayer team approach me and ask how she could pray. A little bold but very sweet. Had several conversations with folks from church after the service and then we headed back to Whitestown and the Durrell farm for a gathering of All Souls souls and other interested parties.
A group of 9 of us gathered as Todd and I shared our sense of God’s call to form a Indy Anglican Network and help move All Souls church plant to the next stage of its growth. That is to move it from a house church to a group of missional communities who gather around the table to worship, share, learn and serve. After sharing we broke bread (and enjoyed homemade soup) under the Chestnut Tree out back and heard some good stories of faith and life. Several folks who were invited could not make this gathering, but we hope to return soon for a similar events so we can invite others to partner with us in this pioneering work.
Deb and I “close” on the sale of our Flint house Friday June 17th, but do not have to be moved out till July 17th. Our plan is to load up a truck and ship it to Indy where it will be kept until we know where we will rent in the Indy area beginning in September. In the mean time we will live with friends as Deb wraps up her job and I finish my work with New Wine Mission, while continuing to seek people who might be lead to help us fund the first two years of start up in Indy.
If all goes forward and the funds are raised we hope to start full-time work in Indy September 1st. We will keep you posted on our progress. Let me know if you or your church would like to support us through a one time gift or a regular contribution these first two years. If you would like me to come and share with your church or fellowship about this work please call and I would love to come and them to support this church planting effort and others in the future.
Serving a powerful and gracious Lord,
Dave+ and Deb Kulchar
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