God’s Purpose For SSBC 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

BE A DISCIPLE & MAKE A DISCIPLE Our Mission BE A DISCIPLE & MAKE A DISCIPLE

Our Purpose To love people with the life changing message of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in order that they can become fully devoted disciples of Christ

And Jesus answered…you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second is like this, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30-31

Jesus spoke saying, All power is given to me in heaven and on earth Jesus spoke saying, All power is given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always… Matthew 28:18-20

Our Vision To worship God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. To reach people with meaningful, relevant, and life changing messages from the Word of God. To equip disciples to make other disciples through meaningful relationships. To connect and encourage believers to fulfill your God-given purpose in life.

1. Invest Ourselves In People So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls… 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4

2. Be A Mother And Father To Others But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you… 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you… 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Announcements Christmas Fellowship Lunch. No evening activities or worship. Intercessory Prayer – tomorrow evening @ 6:30. Kings Kids (Young, Young @ heart, those who whick they were young) – Tuesday 12/12 @ 1pm to fill bags and then go to Hidden Acres. Children can be picked up in Fellowship Hall following the service.