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Matthew 8:34-35

OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ. Matthew 8:34-35.

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Matthew 8:34-35

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  1. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  2. Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.”

  3. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Question: Will you give your life to the mission? Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Take the Cross of Jesus into the community Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  4. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Acts 2:42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Question: Will you give your life to the mission? Take the Cross of Jesus into the community Expectation and Community We are on the cusp of being used by God God is a God of increase Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  5. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) 3 B’s of Christianity – Behave – Believe - Belong Belong – Believe – Behave “Pastoral care is a task of the total Christian community – a task of ministering to each other and reaching out beyond ourselves.” – Howard Stone Some comments by the Lecturer: “What a challenge… taking the role of pastoral care beyond the normal lines… into community formation” Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  6. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Number One We have a vision for a church where everyone BELONGS Revelation 22:17 “The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.” How can you participate in God’s vision? Welcoming people into our community Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  7. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Number Two We have a vision for a church where everyone is NEEDED 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” Gifts and Talents Things that God has given you to do are not getting done Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  8. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Number Two We have a vision for a church where everyone is NEEDED Gifts and Talents 1 Corinthians 12:21-22 “The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable” Things that God has given you to do are not getting done Make a commitment to God Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  9. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) Number Three We have a vision for a church where everyone is CHANGED No stagnation Romans 10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (NKJV) Sermons that makes you ask more question then they answers 1 Samuel 10:6“The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you…and you will be changed into a different person.” Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  10. Church of Christ Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.” (The Voice) BLUE SKY Vision for 2013 – 2014 (Belong – Believe – Become) New pastoral ministry • Youth & Family Pastor • School Chaplin • Manor Lakes Youth Group Will you give your life to the mission? Mission Statement: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

  11. Matthew 8:34-35 “If any one of you wants to follow Me, you will have to give yourself up to God’s plan, take up your cross, and do as I do. For any one of you who wants to be rescued will lose your life, but any one of you who loses your life for My sake and for the sake of this good news will be liberated.”

  12. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

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