2004

The Leaders at Faith Community UMC in West Chester and the congregation saw their mission:  to reach out to the thousands of families moving into the region by starting another church.  It was then decided to bring a pastor on staff in order to build a team that would go out in the neighboring communities to launch a new church.

 

2005

Pastor Jennifer Lucas was appointed to Faith Community UMC in order to launch a new congregation in a near-by community.  The goal of 2005 was for Pastor Jenn to learn the DNA of Faith Community and begin to understand the community, it’s growth, and to determine the best location to launch.  By the end of 2005 a small group of individuals had committed to help launch the church. 

 

2006

This was a busy year for the church.  Prayer walks were happening in the neighboring communities and after much prayer, it was determined the new church needed to head into the Mason community.  The launch team continued to grow; approximately 60 adults.  Out of the team of adults various ministry teams were formed:  worship, children, hospitality, logistics, small groups and others.  A worship site was set for The Manor House in Mason.  This was a great first site as it was in a wonderful location, right in the heart of Mason.

 

2007

The first Sunday in January, Faith Community had a dedication service of the adults of Water’s Edge, praying for the journey they were about to embark upon.  January 14th, 2007 was the beginning of the Pre-Season.  This was the time for the launch team to fully prepare God’s new church for the people the Lord would send to Water’s Edge. 

 

Water’s Edge launch celebration (Season) was March 11 – April 1, 2007.  During the Launch Season we were worshipping approximately 150 children and adults.    It was an exciting time for Water’s Edge.  Ministries continued to grow and new faces continued to come to be a part of this electrifying new church start.  We ended 2007 with a beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve service with 288 adults and children.  It was celebration of the birth of Christ and the birth of the new church.