A Note from Jason Haymaker

Greetings to all Catalyst members and supporters,

My name is Jason Haymaker. I am the lead pastor of Western Reserve Grace Church, www.westernreservegc.com in Macedonia, Ohio. If you attended the meeting this past Monday…I enjoyed meeting you!

Let me first express my appreciation for Jonathan, his wife Amber, and son Josiah. The Herrons have labored and sacrificed over the past four years to build a vibrant, relevant church that is committed to Jesus, one another, and reaching the world for Jesus Christ. It is our church’s honor to come alongside to serve and help during this time of transition. In addition, I have been impressed with Josh and Jen Allen who have served as the worship leader(s) at Catalyst. The sincerity that I see has been an encouragement to me and represents the hope that the vision and dream of reaching the Kent/Stow area is alive and well.

As a church, we wholeheartedly embrace the vision to reach greater Akron for Jesus Christ, and dream with the people of Catalyst to have a vibrant church that is working towards that end. So, it is with hope and dedication that we seek to re-launch this church as a campus of Western Reserve on Easter of 2010.

Additionally, we invite EVERYONE to worship with us at Western Reserve this Saturday at 5:30pm. I would love to meet you and hear first hand your heart for the Kent area. My wife Marcie and I also invite you and your family to stay after the service for food and fellowship in our cafe´. This will be an informal time to meet the staff of Western Reserve, and help us get to know you. If you could respond to Marcie at Haymakers@windstream.net to let her know you are coming, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

We are also committed to helping the Herron and Allen families transition smoothly. We have committed to return ALL offerings designated to Catalyst to Jonathan and Josh. I strongly urge you to help the leaders of Catalyst. This will communicate our love for them, and show our appreciation for their labor in the work of preaching the gospel. Western Reserve is not able to carry the full salaries, but will return our monthly support during this time, joining with you in our commitment to see them transition smoothly.

To ensure proper administration of funds, please make checks payable to Western Reserve Grace Church and write in the memo line Catalyst Support. The monies received will be distributed in accordance with their current salaries. Another option for you is to give directly to Catalyst via our website. Click on “giving”, set up an account and select Catalyst to make your donation.

Thanks for your help. We MUST pull together and help these families. They have opened their hearts to us and it is our privilege to now minister to them!

Blessings to all! May God continue His work in and through us!

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Jason Haymaker
Lead Pastor
Western Reserve Grace Church
p: 330.467.7436
e: connect@westernreservegc.com
www.westernreservegc.com