I have been asked why I go to foreign countries to engage in ministry. My response has been Psalm 96:3, which says, “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” This is the vision that I seek to live by.
In the same way, we as a church have a vision. This vision is Matthew 28:19, 20. Jesus said, “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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.”
As a church we seek to exist according to this vision by...
1) Focusing on those that have not yet accepted Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.
2) Publicly baptizing people in a celebratory manner.
3) Offering age-appropriate environments where the Word of God can be learned and applied to everyday life.
What role do you play in helping our church fulfill the vision?
First, you can invite people to attend with you. Easter is a great opportunity to do this. Start praying now about who God would have you to invite to attend with you on April 24.
Second, if you have not been baptized, consider following Jesus’ command to be baptized as His follower. Baptism expresses outwardly what has happened on the inside of you - that Jesus is in you! It is also a picture of our past sins being buried and us receiving new life in Jesus.
Finally, if you aren’t connected to a Sunday Morning Bible study or a Weekly Small Group, make that a priority!
Thank you for helping us fulfill the vision,
Jeff Powell
