VISION To build the church on the foundation of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 3: 10 - 11 “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” Matthew 16: 13 -18
Mission Helping people find The Way, receive The Truth and live The Life in Jesus John 14: 6 “There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” Proverbs 14: 12
Core Values God is our only source We walk in love We walk by faith The Word of God has first and final authority (His Word is truth) Prayer is the foundation of success John 15: 5 1 John 3: 23 2 Corinthians 5: 7 Joshua 1: 8 & John 17: 17 Luke 11: 2 – 4 & John 16: 23
Your have a part Rest in grace Service from a humble heart Give because you believe in the gospel of grace For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn (Romans 11: 29 NLT) Praise, not performance. Worship, not works. “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a specific function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Romans 12: 4 (NLT)
The servant heart Jesus came to serve, not to be served (Matthew 20: 28) We serve through desire, not by direction Passion and gifts are never far apart. What is your passion? “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant” Matthew 23: 11
Grace and grace alone The Apostle Paul said, ”By the grace of God, I am what I am”. 1 Corinthians 15: 10 “My Grace is sufficient for thee; For my strength is made perfect in weakness” 2 Corinthians 12: 9
Believe only Our part is to believe and receive Faith takes hold of what grace has purchased for us Don’t allow your past to hinder your future Your availability mixed with His ability. Without Him we can do nothing ”One sacrifice, for all men for all sin, for all time” Hebrews 10: 10 - 14
What next? Have faith in God Preach the word Teach the children (future proofing the next generation) Isaiah 54: 13 Raise up preachers of the gospel who will proclaim the word of God with boldness Call those things which be not as though they were (Romans 4: 17) , “Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke and encourage your people with good teaching” 2 Timothy 4: 2 (NLT)
Going Forward A church building we can access 24/7) Mid week Bible studies / teaching / ministry Regular ‘healing meetings’ – God wants His people well Ongoing prayer Making the church more accessible to mothers with young children “But my God shall supply all your need according to His Riches in glory by Christ Jesus” Philippians 4: 19
? If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. Proverbs 29: 18 (Message)