Journey Point July 21, 2019 FOUNDATIONS Richard Brown 7/21/2019

Outward Portion of Our Journey General Characteristic -- Striving to see the world as Jesus sees it Respond with compassion 7/21/2019

Outward – Where it happens Biblically Love is an action word John 3:16 Our faith is a faith that acts Matthew 7:24-27; James 2:12; 4:17 Message: As you go, engage!! 7/21/2019

Key Words -- Harassed and helpless Outward Key Words -- Harassed and helpless Memory verse -- Matthew 9:36 (NIV) “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Notice next verses: 37-38 “Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." 7/21/2019

Four areas of outreach Into the world with Gospel message (home and abroad) Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 8:4 Where people are harassed and helpless Matthew 25:31ff Luke 14:12-14 7/21/2019

Four areas of outreach (Continued) The persecuted (at home and abroad) Hebrews 13:3 Hospitality to the visitor and stranger without favoritism Hebrews 13:2 Outcome: convicted and strengthen to reach out in the name of Jesus Love that acts Faith that is alive 7/21/2019

Kickoff, Next Sunday, July 28 Guest Speaker: Earl Lavender 9:00 AM, combined adult classes (teens and up) 10:15 AM, church assembly 5:30 PM, Cornbread and beans fellowship meal 6:30 to 7:15 PM, "wide open," (Earl's words) Q & A Join with us for these times together 7/21/2019