Hey Friends,

As usual… there’s been a lot going on here at Tamarindo Church.  As we move from tourist season into the the school year for families, we are at that time when many families are back from summer break, and we begin having new families to the area checking out church on Sundays.  So… just a word to our regulars, please be sure to greet new faces, and help folks feel welcome at our church.  I know you guys are already great at helping visitors feel welcome… but just a reminder.  And while we haven’t had a whole lot on the calendar this past month…  much of what’s been happenning lately has been more behind the scenes rather than with church-wide programs.  Let me take a moment to give you a “sneak peek” of what’s been happening behind the scenes.

TAMARINDO CHURCH BOARD

I think I mentioned a couple of months ago that we have a new church board at Tamarindo Church.  We have been meeting over Skype Conference Call as some of our board members to not live here in town.  Thank God for modern technology.  During our last couple of meetings we have had discussion over topics such as the church building plans, the pastor job description and compensation, and the proposed budget for 2018.  I am so thankful for the collective wisdom of the people on our board, and for their love for Christ and his church.  Please keep our Board in prayer as we make decisions regarding present and future matters for Tamarindo Church.

TC PASTOR ADVISORY GROUP
This month we had our first meeting of our newly formed Pastor Advisory Group (PAG) as well.  This team of people is made up of key leaders and volunteers at TC who help guide the directions of the different programs that our church organizes.  They give feedback to the pastor on whatever issues or needs arise that may need to be addressed.  And this group also shares about what’s happening in the church, and how we can better serve our church and community.  These folks are the ones on the front lines serving and leading in the church on a weekly basis.  We are grateful for all of these folks who give of their time and talent to serve and lead at Tamarindo Church.  While there are additional members in the PAG, if ever you want to touch base over any of the ministries that our team members oversee, feel free to touch base with them directly.

         Children’s Ministry– Stephanie Gough
         Youth– Ashley Look
         Women’s Ministry- Stacey Watson
         Sunday Morning Volunteers– Robert & Jean Mixon
         Sunday Music/worship– Lyle Watson

CHRUCH BUILDING UPDATE

Another “behind the scenes” activity that’s been taking place is the planning of the future church building for Tamarindo Church.  Above is the most up to date rendering of our plans for our building project.  And as you can see, it is coming along well. It’s been super exciting planning what this space will look like as we envision the place that Church will be able to call “home” for many years to come.  Please pray God’s wisdom,  guidance, and provision for our church as we move forward.  We will keep you posted as plans progress.   If you’d like to view several updated renderings on our church website, just click here .

CHURCH LIFE
As we all know… church is not a building… it’s a family of Christ followers growing in faith together.  And for me, this past month, one of the things that stood out to me about our church is seeing how our church is walking in the way of Christ in “loving one another”.  

What I love about this stuff is that… none of this is a church program.    This is simply people living out their Christian walk in their daily lives…. loving one another.  It is church “being” church, instead of “doing” church.  It is sooooo cool to see this kind of community happening.  And I am so grateful to be a part of this church and to be a part of what God is doing in Tamarindo.

Thank you to all of you who faithfully pray, serve, and give in many ways to make church here in Tamarindo who we are.  And thank you for being the church.