Recently, I have shared with the church that the Deacons and Ministers have been meeting, as a committee, to understand the culture around us and seek God’s leadership for vision and our mission. Three Sundays ago, at our quarterly business meeting, I shared with the church the committee’s recommendations. Discussion was held and suggestions made. These recommendations will need to prayed over and discussed. I plan to hold a “family meeting” on September 10th for our church to further discuss these recommendations and ask the church for input. This will be a “white board” meeting where we brainstorm ideas on how we can accomplish our mission. The last two weeks, I have shared with you recommended vision and mission statements. This week, I would like to share with you a recommended scripture and slogan. The recommended scripture is the Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20, which says
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.”
The recommended slogan is
“Making Friends, Sharing Jesus.”
Please pray and seek God about this process for Emmanuel.
Bro. David