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Mission starts with stewardship & five small stones

Mission starts with stewardship & five small stones. 1 Samuel 17:20-50 Rev. Dr. Richard H. Bliese. Fishing Stories Part I. As a church, we are convinced that we have inherited good “fishing tackle”: O.K., but do we still know how to fish? How do we start an emphasis on mission?.

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Mission starts with stewardship & five small stones

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  1. Mission starts with stewardship &five small stones 1 Samuel 17:20-50 Rev. Dr. Richard H. Bliese

  2. Fishing Stories Part I • As a church, we are convinced that we have inherited good “fishing tackle”: O.K., but do we still know how to fish? • How do we start an emphasis on mission?

  3. How to do battle with giants – readSamuel 17: 20-50 • Champions decide the war • Goliath and the art of “trash-talking” • A miracle happens - Saul trusts David • David rejects conventional weapons • Plan B: trust God and 5 stones

  4. What can David teach us? Lessons for battle • The rumors were true - there are GIANTS in the land! • If you think your army looks bad, wait until you see your champion • Don’t trust the “big guns,” trust those with BIG FAITH

  5. Lessons for battle # 2 • There is no silver bullet - we must learn to trust God. • Find your five smooth stones • The name of the Lord is powerful

  6. Misssion depends on trust in God’s name. Don’t start your plans with techniques or programs.

  7. Go into battle with stones in your pocket • Can your congregation name its five smooth stones? • Where has God already gifted your congregation?

  8. St. Andrews ChurchTheir five smooth stones • Size Matters: Being small is good • Mission focused • A Vision of the kingdom that is a multicultural witness • Leaders, leaders, leaders • Food and Fellowship

  9. Stewardship & Mission • Growing in faith – especially as a community always involves: • Mission – battle with giants • Stewardship – 5 smooth stones

  10. Don’t forgetGod’s Word! “Go, and may the Lord be with you . . .” “For the battle is the Lord’s”

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