We Moved!

Wow! God opened a door and we moved! This past Sunday February 27^th  2011 was NorthGate’s first day at our new location which is 5225 Harris Hill rd. Williamsville NY(see the video on homepage,The Latest). It was one of the best days of my life. God brought so many great people, both old friends and new friends. We had to set up extra chairs and extra communion. Our students made the transition with excitement. Many as they walked in for the first time saw the flag of their homeland as flags from over 30 different nations hung around the great room. “That’s my flag” said Joel Abram from India with a huge smile on his face. It felt like we were all coming home. For Yolande, our three children and I we were. We had attended church in the building for 17 years and Pastored there for 5 years.

Worship was off the hook! Al and Debbie Warner brought a great message and I cried with tears of joy as I saw old friends walk in from our days together in the Mennonite Church who are now kindly leasing NorthGate the building along with” People of Praise” a wonderful Christian community whom we share the building with.

For me the highlights were worshiping God in the building we had raised our children in and sharing communion with our old friends from the Mennonite Church all of whom came forward so we could share the moment together. It felt like a wonderful dream.

I can’t wait for this Sunday which is our Grand opening. My Pastor, Tommy Reid and His wonderful wife Wanda are coming to give the message. I love having them connect with our new friends at NorthGate. Their awesome! All this followed by a great celebration meal. Your invited, hope to see you there! Worship at 10:00 am, coffee and bagels at 9:45. See you then! Cheers, Jon