Over the next two months, we will be take time exploring the Vision & Values of our local church, as well as those of our larger Free Methodist denomination.

“We establish all people Vision Statement #2: “We establish all people in The Word of God.”

“We believe that the whole Bible Is inspired by The Holy Spirit.” Core Value #1: “We believe that the whole Bible Is inspired by The Holy Spirit.” [2 Tim. 3: 16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; Romans 15:4]

2 Timothy 3: 16-17 2 Peter 1:21 16 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Peter 1:21 “Prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

“Our ministries and activities are supported by Scripture.” Core Value #2: “Our ministries and activities are supported by Scripture.”

through teaching, modeling and communicating Core Value #3: “Following Jesus’ example; through teaching, modeling and communicating God’s Word in a variety of ways; we encourage people to connect to it and build their lives upon it.”

Psalm 119:24 “Your statutes are my delight;     they are my counselors.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Psalm 119:54 “Your decrees are the theme of my song     wherever I lodge.” Psalm 119:112 “My heart is set on keeping your decrees     to the very end.”

“Let the message about Christ, Colossians 3:16a (NLT) “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.”

“Establishing” Questions: 1.) What guides my daily decisions? 2.) Do I delight in or loathe reading The Bible? 3.) Am I in a Discipleship Group or Bible Study? 4.) What other things do I consistently make time for in my life other than God’s Word?