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DNA noun Biochemistry deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
Think { What were the initial values that called us out to form LCMC? about it.
First: The Authority of God’s Word.
According to II Timothy 3:16 Rebuking. Correcting. Teaching. Training. (in righteousness) God’s Word: Our only Authority.
{ How else is it described?
Active. Accomplishing Living. Became Flesh. Armor.
{ The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17
Hebrews 4:12 { Alive and active. Judges thoughts and actions.
Isaiah 55:11 { Will not return void. Will accomplish what God intends.
John 1:14 { The word became flesh. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Commission Second: The Great
? Go make disciples.
Disciples? { Believers? Are they different?
What is... Transformation? {
The work of the { Holy Spirit
Ask: { Willing to make a greater commitment? are we really...
{ Do we act as though He is Lord? Jesus
{ Do we look just like... the rest of the world? Jesus
Commission The Great It’s the only thing I told you to go and do!
Third: Free to Act
Freedom. { It’s great. But with it comes great responsibility.
Augsburg Article 7 { True Unity: The Gospel and the sacraments... This is freedom!
{ Relationships Innovation Relies on... Networks THE LOCAL CHURCH Each church must “grow up” and become mature. It is the front line of ministry.
Streamlined Structure. network development. Support. { LCMC HAS
Our DNA has a Made difference!
is present in living organisms is the blueprint for who we are. . DNA
The authority of God’s Word. The local church is the body of Christ The Great Commission. Free to act. { OUR DNA
Study { of God’s Word. Studying Scripture and getting back to the basics.
Re- { the baptized. Re-shaping attitudes towards ministry. Commissioning
Interest { in prayer. The church will never rise until it gets to its knees.
Energized { interest in missions. Each congregation gets directly involved.
{ OUR DNA The authority of God’s Word. The Great Commission. Image Credits:www.vecteezy.com, www.givemefreeaart.com, www.ignitemotion.com Free to act.