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OUR MISSION
We grow a community of mature lives –one at a time- first by understanding then helping each person fully embrace God's love & truthOUR MOTTO
A safe place to growOUR GOVERNING VALUES
| GRACE | |
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Will be found at the throne- Descriptive of God's forgiving Mercy- Is the source of Comfort- Described as all abundant- Believers are under- Dangers of being abused- |
Hebrews 4:15-16 Romans 11:6 2Thess. 2:16 Romans 5:15-20 Romans 6:12-14 Galatians 2:19-21 |
| LOVE | |
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Toward God is first commandment- Toward Christ is the sign of true faith- Toward others described in detail- Of Christ described as unbreakable- God's love changes life's outcome- The law of love- |
Matt. 22:37-38 John 8:42 1Cor. 13:1-13 Romans 8:31-39 John 13:27-38 Romans 13:10 |
| COMFORT | |
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God as a source of- Christ as a source of- Holy spirit as a source of- The Scriptures as a source of- Others Christians as a source of- May come through adversity- |
2Cor.1:3-4 Matt. 9:22 Acts 9:31 Romans 15:4 2Cor. 7:6 Isaiah 40:1-2 |
| JOY | |
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Contrasting two kinds- vs. happiness- Forgiveness changes bitterness to- Finding it despite suffering- The key to- A cure for jealousy- |
Ps. 4:7 Ps. 16:9 Luke 15:30 Phil. 4:4 John 17:13 Luke 1:42-43 |
| HOSPITALITY | |
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Accept it graciously- Don't let it become self-serving- What Christian hospitality is- Open your home for fellowship- |
Luke 10:7 Luke 10:38-42 Romans 12:13 3John 1:5 Heb. 13:2 Phlm. 1:4-7 |
| FAMILY | |
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How to be a member of God's- Jesus adopt us into his- Share the good news with yours- Importance of honoring yours- Our spiritual family- |
Rom. 2:28-29 Eph. 1:5 2Tim. 1:5 Luke 2:49-50 Matt. 12:46-50 Mark 3:33-35 |
| SAFETY | |
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Money can't buy it- Everlasting found only in Jesus- Promised- The Lord as our shepherd- Don't condemn others- False hope- |
Prov. 18:11 John 10:28-29 Ps. 4:8 Ps. 23 Matt. 7:1-5 1 Thess. 5:3 |
| EVANGELISM | |
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The need for more people in- Can't be forced into a formula- Four kinds of responses- Our responsibility to tell others- Everyone can play a part in- Be gracious in- |
Matt. 9:37-38 Matt. 13:8 Matt. 13:23 Mark 2:14-15 Luke 10:2 Col. 4:6 |
| WORSHIP | |
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The Father is looking for those- Don't criticize others in- Develop a proper attitude toward- Benefits of preparing for- Wise men demonstrate essence of- Is yours routine or real? |
John 4:23-24 Col. 2:16 1 Cor. 11:2-16 Numbers 28:1-2 Matt. 2:11- Isa. 29:13-14 |
| GENERATIONAL MINISTRIES | |
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Done with trustworthy people- Teach your children- Bring wisdom to the forefront- To help in the decision process- Our responsibility to instruct in faith- |
2Tim. 2:2 Deut. 6:7 Prov. 1:8-9 Prov. 22:6 Matt. 18:6-14 2Tim. 3:5 |
| TRUTH DISCIPLESHIP | |
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Done with trustworthy people- Practical teachings- Acquiring a teachable attitude- Work hard and study- Develop discernment in- Choose students carefully- |
2Tim. 2:2 Mark 4:2 John 3:1 2 Tim. 2:15 Acts 17:11 Matt. 7:6 |
| MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT | |
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Don't neglect your family - Should be a tem effort- Important principles for- Lay people essential to- Leaders must be proven- Guidelines for- |
1 Sam. 3:13 1 Cor. 1:17 1 Cor 9:22-23 2 Kings 12:15 1 Tim. 3:8-13 2 Tim. 4:1-5 |