Steve Petch Sunday 7 th April 2013 Part 19: We’re on a Mission From God Acts 14 v

“We’re On A Mission From God”

Paul and Barnabas were on a mission from God Acts 13 v 2 – 3: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.”

“We’re On A Mission From God” Have you encountered Jesus? Have you understood the implications? Are you (and your family) living as though you are on a mission from God? Are you part of the mission… … or do you just turn up to get blessed?

“We’re On A Mission From God” What evangelistic outreach should we now be doing? What community involvement should we have? What about premises? Where next? And when?

“We’re On A Mission From God” Our mission is NOT … To have good worship times To have great teaching To have a great building Do you agree that these things are not the mission?

“I left the church 5 months ago, after taking 6 weeks to reflect on whether I should leave and to listen to God's direction. I felt like I was not growing or serving. Within those 6 weeks no one reached out to me in any form. Since it was not my intention to leave, I had to go church shopping. I was shocked at how little attention we pay to our in-house wanderers. It still concerns me that no one cared enough to ask why I was 'missing' from church.”

“We’re On A Mission From God” To make God known and increase his glory … … by preaching the gospel of Jesus … … keeping in step with the Holy Spirit … … enduring through hardships … … and building the local church

Questions: What evangelistic outreach should we now be doing? What community involvement should we have? What about premises? Where next? And when? We need to pray!

Steve Petch Sunday 7 th April 2013 Part 19: We’re on a Mission From God Acts 14 v