Erik Picard

Living Hope Church , New York
Lead Church Planter
Wappingers Falls New York
Living Hope Church
June 24
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About My Family

Michelle and I are blessed to call the Hudson Valley our home. It's historic, beautiful, family is close by, and the gospel opportunity in this region is immense. Together with our 3 boys, we are passionate about people who need Jesus. In our free time, we do what any family with 3 boys 6 and under would do - build fires, explore, camp, fish, bike, pretend to be superheroes, Jedi Nights, and build Legos. I'm blessed by my little family and love how passionate my boys are already about the mission in front of us!

About My Church Plant

Ultimately, each church will be evaluated by only one thing – its disciples. Your church is only as good as her disciples. It does not matter how good your praise, preaching, programs, or property are; if your disciples are passive, needy, consumeristic, and not radically obedient, your church is not good. - Neil Cole

Living Hope Church is seeking to engage the community of Wappingers Falls, NY with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in order to make disciples in a city of need. The school district of Wappingers is over 70,000 people - the largest in Dutchess County NY. However, over the past 10 years at least 3 churches have died. Wappingers Falls needs the gospel and the burden to engage this community with it is heavy on our hearts.

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Pray for the planter’s family as they work together in ministry. Pray for the Living Hope Church launch team. Pray for opportunities to intentionally engage Wappingers with the gospel. Pray for a meeting space to call our own. Pray the Lord strengths the launch team and builds up leaders within the growing body of believers. Pray for stamina and longevity for ministry amidst attacks from the enemy.

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