Exponential Conference - Session Attendees:

Here is the link to the Next Level Church Constitution. Thanks for being apart of the training!

If there's anything else we can do for you, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at: www.NextLevelChurch.com

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Who I'm Rooting for in the MLB 2010 Season

Rather than making my predictions on who will win each of the 6 divisions in Major League Baseball this year, I'm going to tell you who I'm rooting for and why. It's just better that way, I think...

American League East: Tampa Bay Rays.

These are my boys! I have officially shifted my allegiance from my childhood team, the Cubs, to the Rays. Their local, their close by, my boys love them, &  I just love the way the new owner has put the team together.

American League Central: Minnesota Twins.

1. They spring train across the street from our church, so we kinda have to be fans!

2. We vacation in MN every June & have tons of friends in the Twin Cities.

3. They just got a new ballpark and I can't wait to see how she plays...

4. Joe Mauer is just sick!

American League West: Texas Rangers.

Let's be honest, this probably has more to do with Josh Hamilton than I think any of us would like to admit, but they have a cool ball park, and I just think someone should put a hurtin' on the Angels this year.

National League East: Washington Nationals.

I love a good underdog story. They have a brand new ballpark that is sweet. They have a ton of young pitchers and they got Pudge Rodriguez to train all those young pitchers. Well played Nationals Front Office, well-played.

National League Central:  Chicago Cubs.

My loyalty stands. There's nothing quite like Cubby Blue. Maybe I need a trip back to Ole' Wrigley this summer to revive my Cubbie Juices. We'll see...

National League West: Who Cares.

The Dodgers are arrogant.

The Padres stink, but have a cool ballpark.

The Giants have Tim Lincecum which my kids like.

The Diamondbacks are still trying to figure out who they are since they changed their colors a few years back.

The Rockies are probably the best team, but are purple, need I say more.

Gonna have a tough time watching anything from the NL West this year.

So there you have it. Who I'll be watching this year!

Now, for all of you out there going, "I can't believe Keller's too big of a chicken to actually makes some predictions," here you go. All be it, without explanation.

AL East: Rays

AL Central: Twins

AL West: Mariners

AL Wild Card: Red Sox

NL East: Phillies

NL Central: Cardinals

NL West: Rockies

NL Wild Card: Dodgers

World Series: Rays vs. Phillies

Rays = World Series Champs, baby!!!

By the Way, I'll be at Opening Night at Tropicana Field later this evening! It has become a tradition, & I like it!

Keller

NLC's Prayer & Fasting Day - April

Hey everybody,

Thanks for praying today!  Here’s how you can pray specifically today & all month…

1.  Pray for NLC’s Future Facility. There are two areas where we need to pray specifically in terms of NLC's 1st Permanent Facility:

First, we need to pray for God's wisdom with the right financing package. Banks are obviously skittish in this economy and we need God to reveal to us the right bank with the right terms, etc. Pray for wisdom for our Leadership Team & our Board of Directors.

Second, we need to pray for the 25% down-payment. ($1.2 Million).

• Pray for everyone who has made a pledge that God will provide for them to give above and beyond their regular tithes and offerings. April is Month #1 of the 6 month commitment.

• Pray for those who haven't made a commitment yet, but will be receiving information in the mail about how they can.


• Pray for the remaining $338,000 (as of last week) that is still needed for us to reach the 25% mark!

For all the latest information, & to pray even more specifically go to: www.ThisIsOurTime.org.

2.  Pray for our NLC Staff. Pray for protection over staff families and marriages as we continue to walk through this season of growth, opportunity and influence as a church. Pray for wisdom in leadership decisions.

3.  Pray for “Our Communities” downtown. Palmetto Courts, Sabal Palms and Southward Village. Pray for single moms and children specifically to be lifted! We’re making a difference one family at a time! Pray for our 3rd Saturday Serve Day, April 17th! Go here for more informaiton: www.BeOrange.me

4.  Pray for our Missionaries.

• Christ for India; Jameson, Johnson and Mary Titus. Pray for  pastors in their seminary, pray for the Children in their school, pray for the pastors they're sending out to plant churches.


• Kelly and Kathy Johnson in Kenya, Africa as they train pastors and plant churches.


• Mark & Stephanie Pyles in the Dominican Republic as they plant “Next Generation” Churches in Santiago.


• Luke & Sandy Walters in Sri Lanka. They are working to gain influence among the next generation of business leaders in that nation.

5.  The People of NLC. For provision and jobs. For promotions and miracles.  Pray for marriages to be strong & kids to be wise. Pray for favor with neighbors and family they have influenced through our Feeding Fort Myers campaign.

6.  Pray for the Following Church Planters we are Coaching right now:

• Ashley & Jamie Wilson in Lexington, KY. Sarah & I were just there for a weekend on-site. They have had a trying first year, but are surrounded by a great leadership team & are turning a corner. Pray for momentum and strength as they impact their city for Christ. www.LifeGateChurch.tv


• Taitem & Jessica Kretz in Youngstown, OH. Lifeway Community Church is 1 1/2 years old and has been growing steadily every month. Pray for Taitem as he is working full-time & pastoring the church. www.LifeWayCommunity.com


• Shane & Rachel Frasier in Lebanon, IN. Freedom Church is about a year old & God is doing an amazing thing there. Pray for continued strength as they grow. Pray for wisdom for their leadership team as well. www.freedom-church.org

Thanks again for Fasting and Praying today.  For more info on fasting go to:  www.NextLevelChurch.com/fasting

Pastor Matt