What about those Leights?

Dear Mariners’ Family,

If you aren’t currently on our prayer letter mailing list, you may be wondering what is happening with us and our ministry. If you’d like to receive our prayer letter updates, please contact us at ray@theleighthouse.org with your information.

As far as ministry goes, we are still deeply committed to one-on-one discipleship, as well as marriage mentoring. These two things remain the primary focus of our ministry, along with corporate and private prayer. So much is gained in the life of a believer by spending focused time on the Lord, learning to live by faith ratherDear Mariners’ Family,

If you aren’t currently on our prayer letter mailing list, you may be wondering what is happening with us and our ministry. If you’d like to receive our prayer letter updates, please contact us at ray@theleighthouse.org with your information.

As far as ministry goes, we are still deeply committed to one-on-one discipleship, as well as marriage mentoring. These two things remain the primary focus of our ministry, along with corporate and private prayer. So much is gained in the life of a believer by spending focused time on the Lord, learning to live by faith rather than feelings, circumstances, or the culture. It is our mission to make disciples who make disciples. We want to make disciples who are secure in who they are, authentic in their relationships, and available for what the Lord created them to do.

You may also be wondering about the church we are helping to plant. Downtown Hope is a new expression of church in the city of Annapolis. Since January of this year, Ray and I have been worshipping, praying, and dreaming with a core group of people, all called to reach out to downtown Annapolis specifically. Much prayer was invested in this before any of it took shape. God is definitely at work! So far our one core team has grown to become two communities, meeting at two different locations in the city. One meets at the Stanton Center, reaching out to the Clay Street community, and the other meets above Kilwin’s on Main Street, reaching out to the Naval Academy midshipmen, St. John’s College students, and business owners and employees downtown. These two communities also meet, at least monthly, for a large gathering. This will soon be held at Annapolis Elementary School because we’ve outgrown our current location.

We are seeing God connect believers in this city in amazing ways. He is definitely up to something in our midst. In the course of conversation recently, Ray told a local business owner about Downtown Hope. This past Sunday she and her husband came to our fellowship and were thrilled to see the movement that God is building. They often serve midshipmen and St. John’s students in their store, and they are looking forward to letting them know about our fellowship. Our heart is to reach those who aren’t willing to walk into a traditional church setting, so this type of contact is so important. It is this unity in the faith that will pave the way for many to come to faith in Jesus. We want to bring church to the city and engage the culture in a way that allows them to hear the gospel in relationship with a committed believer. Relationships take time, and much prayer! This is why the unity among believers is so vital. We need your prayers now more than ever.

During the week, much is happening in the way of meaningful relationships. Fellowship and discipleship are fostered during these intentional times. Those called to be a part of one of the Downtown Hope communities know that they must be intentional about making time to be on mission. It is thrilling to see God use simple times of fellowship for spiritual purposes. What a joy to witness a group of midshipmen spending time on a Friday night praying for their school! What a joy to know that Ray and several St. John’s students spent time this past week walking around the campus praying. These times matter, and we can’t wait to see what the Lord will do as the entire body of Christ in Annapolis joins hands and begins to pray! Greater things are coming!

We love you and we thank God for you! than feelings, circumstances, or the culture. It is our mission to make disciples who make disciples. We want to make disciples who are secure in who they are, authentic in their relationships, and available for what the Lord created them to do.

You may also be wondering about the church we are helping to plant. Downtown Hope is a new expression of church in the city of Annapolis. Since January of this year, Ray and I have been worshipping, praying, and dreaming with a core group of people, all called to reach out to downtown Annapolis specifically. Much prayer was invested in this before any of it took shape. God is definitely at work! So far our one core team has grown to become two communities, meeting at two different locations in the city. One meets at the Stanton Center, reaching out to the Clay Street community, and the other meets above Kilwin’s on Main Street, reaching out to the Naval Academy midshipmen, St. John’s College students, and business owners and employees downtown. These two communities also meet, at least monthly, for a large gathering. This will soon be held at Annapolis Elementary School because we’ve outgrown our current location.

We are seeing God connect believers in this city in amazing ways. He is definitely up to something in our midst. In the course of conversation recently, Ray told a local business owner about Downtown Hope. This past Sunday she and her husband came to our fellowship and were thrilled to see the movement that God is building. They often serve midshipmen and St. John’s students in their store, and they are looking forward to letting them know about our fellowship. Our heart is to reach those who aren’t willing to walk into a traditional church setting, so this type of contact is so important. It is this unity in the faith that will pave the way for many to come to faith in Jesus. We want to bring church to the city and engage the culture in a way that allows them to hear the gospel in relationship with a committed believer. Relationships take time, and much prayer! This is why the unity among believers is so vital. We need your prayers now more than ever.

During the week, much is happening in the way of meaningful relationships. Fellowship and discipleship are fostered during these intentional times. Those called to be a part of one of the Downtown Hope communities know that they must be intentional about making time to be on mission. It is thrilling to see God use simple times of fellowship for spiritual purposes. What a joy to witness a group of midshipmen spending time on a Friday night praying for their school! What a joy to know that Ray and several St. John’s students spent time this past week walking around the campus praying. These times matter, and we can’t wait to see what the Lord will do as the entire body of Christ in Annapolis joins hands and begins to pray! Greater things are coming!

We love you and we thank God for you!
Kathryn Leight