A healthy church on mission looks like this:


All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47 (NLT)


How do we do that here?

PURSUE GOD
BUILD COMMUNITY
UNLEASH COMPASSION

Each of these has two components:

· “Me” part - Personally Each of us individually
· “We” part - Corporately All of us together

PURSUE GOD –


Jesus: “Seek the Kingdom of God, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 (NLT)


“Seek first the Kingdom of God” = Making God our TOP PRIORITY

“Me” Pursing God: Devotional Life


Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:1-3 (NLT)


I become more like Jesus when I spend time with Jesus.

What we do to help:

· How To Grow class
· Suggested Bible reading plans
· Easter prayer guides
· Teaching/Encouragement

What’s next:

Intentional emphasis on prayer


One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Luke 18:1 NLT


“We” Pursuing God: Gathered Worship


And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Psalm 12:1 (NLT)


WORSHIP: We BRING our attention and affection to GOD.

What we do now:

· 2 services with different music (same message)
· Occasional worship events:
o Hymn sing
o Encounter night
o Good Friday service
o Blue Christmas
o Prayer gatherings

What’s next:

Prayer chapel


BUILD COMMUNITY –


All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)


“Me” Building Community: Group Life


Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)


What we do now:

· Lots of different types of groups
· Discussion questions on each message

What’s next:

Table Communities
“A Community of COMMUNITIES for the Community”

People grow best in circles. Who is your circle?

“We” Building Community: NextGen Ministry


I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.
2 Timothy 1:5-6 (NLT)


What we do now:

· KidZone
· ONE Student Ministry
· Children’s Center

What’s next:

· Learn to be INTENTIONALLY multi-generational


You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2 NLT


When we pass on what we have received we grow the Kingdom.

UNLEASH COMPASSION


Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 (NIV)


“Me” Unleashing Compassion Show, then Tell


Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
1 Peter 3:15 (NLT)


What we do now:

· Invite Sundays
· Special events
o Easter
o Christmas Eve
o Fun family events

What’s next:

How To Serve class
“When we serve, we grow.”

“We” Unleashing Compassion: Partnering on Purpose


They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Acts 2:45-47 (NLT)


GOOD WORKS create GOOD WILL which opens the door for the GOOD NEWS!

What we do now:

· Five mission partners:
o Love Lowell
o USF Campus Ministry
o Glory House
o Camp Judson
o Arise! Ukraine

· Special Collections
· Occasional events

What’s next:

Table Communities
“A Community of Communities FOR THE COMMUNITY”

Theme verse for this ministry year:


He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)


God has put us together ON PURPOSE.
You and I have WORK TO DO.
The goal is to be HEALTHY, GROWING AND FULL OF LOVE!