Let's know our mission, but even more, let's engage in the mission together!

Our mission at church of the Nazarene is:
Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ.

We start the new year with a focus on the first word of our mission: transformed.

The Greek word for transformed is where we get the word 'metamorphosis' from. It means "a complete and total change".

The story of God is a story of transformation.

But transforming us from what?
According to Paul, we no longer conform to the pattern of the world.

What are we being transformed into?
His image. Reflecting His glory.

His transformation is not a "one-time thing".
Yes, God can and does change us in a moment. But He’s also in the business of continuing to transform us, moment by moment and day by day.

Each week we will introduce a one sentence prayer as a way to focus on engaging the mission and responding in obedience.

This week's prayer:
"Lord, transform me by your power to make me everything you want me to be."

Verses for further study/reflection:
Psalm 51:10-12
Romans 5:1-21
Colossians 3:10
2 Corinthians 3:12-18