Life Together Newsletter - 10/9/26
Our mission is "Bringing Jesus to People" and we do that by living "Life Together: With God. With Each Other. And With Our Neighbor." This newsletter is a way for us to stay up to date on news, prayer requests, planting updates, and more! Thank you for being a part of our new community here, even those who are supporting us from afar. God's PEACE!
- Pastor Daniel Brummet
A Word from the Word
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Philippians 4:13
Last night Sarah and I hosted our Kool Aid Squad for Dip Night and finished Philippians with a Discovery Bible Study. Together, we noticed something about this familiar verse: we often hear it as motivation to win a game, accomplish a goal, or overcome impossible odds. But what happens when we lose or fall short? Does that mean our faith wasn’t strong enough?
Read the verses before it.
"11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Paul says he has learned to be content whether he has plenty or is in need, whether he is well fed or hungry. This verse has nothing to do with working out harder, winning a game, or overcoming the impossible!
Paul is talking about contentment!
He is talking about Christ giving him strength to live faithfully in every circumstance. Even in hardship, Paul’s hope rests in the Savior who sustains him.
That is good news for us, too. When life is difficult or things don’t go as planned, failure does not mean Christ has abandoned you. The Jesus who died and rose for you remains with you in both struggle and celebration. Whatever today brings, you can trust him to sustain you. Here is the point: Our joy, peace, and strength are grounded in contentment and trust knowing that God has faithfully provided all that we need and continues to do so.
Church Plant Updates
1. Celebration Sunday - October 25th!
GET PUMPED Y'ALL! As we wrap up Oikos Essentials we are ending with a SPLASH! On Sunday, October 25th we will be having Celebration Sunday - A day to celebrate what God has done, what God is doing, and get excited for what will do in the future. We want to cultivate a culture of awe and celebration! Pastor Dan is going to dunk some people in Lake Conroe in God's name as we have 6 baptisms and maybe more, We will have a short service of commitment, and then we are going to eat good food and hang out as a church! Come join us!
When: Sunday October 25th @ 10 am
Where: Lake Conroe Beach Park (14968 TX-105, Montgomery, TX 77356)
2. This Sunday: Oikos Essentials #6 — Stewardship and Generosity
Over the past few Sundays, we have covered:
1) Why plant new churches?
2) God's Word
3) Our Mission, Vision, Rhythm, and Values
4) The Apostles Creed, The 10 Commandments, and The Lords Prayer,
5) Forgiveness - Confession/Forgiveness, Baptism, Communion
This week we look again at the Christian life. This is always the conversation that makes people nervous, but hear me out: God gives us so much more than finances and he entrusts us with a responsibility to use what we have to serve him and our neighbor. This weekend, we ask that very question: What has God given us? How can we steward it in a way that helps serve, glorify, and grow His kingdom? Come join us at Guadalaharry's at 9 am!
3. Sunday Carpooling NEED!
We have a mom with 4 kids that is part of our church but does not have a car. We are looking for someone to pick her up and bring her home on Sunday mornings. If you are able to help with this, please reach out to Pastor Dan (pastor.dbrummet@gmail.com).
4. Wednesday in the Word!
Pastor Dan has begun a weekly devotion that is posted to our website, sent out through our email, and posted to our facebook. This week we just wrapped our series on Acts 2:42-47. Check out or "Devotions" page to follow along!
5. Life Groups - If you are interested in plugging in, reach out to Pastor Dan!
PAC: Parents and children - Every other Wednesday night 5-7 pm, rotating homes.
Young Adult Group: Every Thursday Night 6-7:30 pm at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Willis, TX
Ladies Group: Every Wednesday 3-5 pm at Guadalaharrys Bar and Grill in Conroe, TX.
B52 Life Group: Every other Saturday 2-4 pm at B52 Brewery.
God's Grandparents: Every other Thursday night 6 pm at rotating homes
Gospel Hyzers: Mens Disc Golf one Saturday a month at different courses.
Kool-Aid Squad: Young adults who meet every other Thursday night 6-8 pm at rotating homes.
Prayer Requests
Praise God for His amazing grace!
For those who will be baptized on October 25th!
That you would stir the hearts of those who are not baptized to be baptized!
For our upcoming celebration Sunday! God keep working and open our eyes to see it!
That God would continue to lead our steps in planting our church.
Devotion: Lord, make us devoted and committed to your word, prayer, praise, and one another.
For Awe: That God would open our eyes to see what he is doing.
For Mission: That God would give us courage, wisdom and words to reach people who are disconnected with Jesus.
For Generosity: Make us generous with our time, energy, resources, relationships, and lives.
For Surrender: Remind us that this is YOUR church. Lead, guide, and grow us according to your will.
Fellowship: Grow us into a church family that genuinely share life and grows stronger in faith together.
Healing for John, Danielle, Gracie, and Romas
For the lost and disconnected to come to know Jesus
For those who are pregnant and expecting new babies!
For those engaged and getting married!
That our homes and families would shine the light of Jesus to our neighborhoods.
That God would provide for us a good gathering space.
That the Lord of the Harvest would raise up more laborers in the harvest field.
Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER!
Upcoming Sunday Schedule - Oikos Essentials
Oct. 11: Oikos Essentials #6 - Open-Handed Generosity (Guadalaharry's)
Oct. 18: Oikos Essentials #7 - Spiritual Gifts (Guadalaharry's)
Oct. 25: Celebration & Commitment Sunday (Lake Conroe Beach Park)
NOTE: All Oikos Gatherings are at 9 am.
Plant With Us!
A child learning to pray. A family finding a church home. A neighbor being cared for. Someone hearing the good news of Jesus when they need it most. This is what Oikos exists to do: Bring Jesus to People by living Life Together: With God. With Each Other. With Our Neighbor.
Your generosity helps make these moments possible. Consider making a gift today and be part of sharing Christ’s love with the people around us.
Our Timeline:
Phase 1: With God - Who has God placed here? What is God doing? Where is God opening doors? How can we get people around God's word and in community with one another?
Phase 2: With Each Other - Bring Life Groups together as one big church and start public worship.
We are here! Now that we have launched life groups, we are having Launch Team Gatherings on Sundays. This will help us grow into the church God wants us to be as we gear up to launching public worship in Feb. 2027.
Phase 3: With Our Neighbor - Emphasize service and outreach to our surrounding community.
Phase 4: Put all three together and charter as an independent congregation.
