Extending Outside Our Doors

In the last 2 weeks, we have gone on a journey to gain a further understanding of our vision and purpose as a church. Last Sunday Tim reminded us of our mission, that we were encouraged to be God’s mouthpiece, His hands and His feet within our community. The service was geared to encourage you to get involved in the lives of those around you, and I believe that many were challenged to do so! Here’s an excerpt that someone wrote from the 6pm service 2 weeks ago, with regards to the service.

“Sunday night was such an incredible time of worship and refocussing on our purpose in this world. I remember as a teenager the burning question which drew me towards God - "Why am I here?". The answer I found at age 16 is still as relevant all these years later..... I am here to be loved by my Father and to love Him and the world around me.

Tim's message fanned the flame once more for mission, and the worship team provided an avenue to make that commitment to God. I felt we were all part of the worship, not just observers.

As we sang "You Said" I had the feeling God was showing me that taking his love out into the world can mean both leaving the comfort of our homes and our culture, but it can also mean ministering to those God brings into our lives. We should be prepared to do both. Reaching out across cultures and lifestyles can be as easy as spending time helping new residents from overseas get settled into our community. It can also mean reaching out across oceans and continents to touch the lives of those our Father's heart aches for. Whatever it means for each of us, it will always mean stepping out of the comfortable view of Church and worship”

This past Sunday, Tim took time to go into more depth about our core values. (see the Vine) Also, there was a “retro” worship night for those that attended in the evening, taking people back to well loved worship pieces of the past.

Photos to come...