10 Year- Be Rich

Bottomline: We are generous because God is generous.

1 Timothy 6:18 NIV

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

1 Timothy 6:17–18 NIV

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Philippians 4:8 NIV

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

In the last 5 years almost 50 people baptized

1 Timothy 6:18 NIV

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Over 40 parent child dedications

We have give out over $350,000 to missions in our community and around the world

Countless lives changed through recovery ministry....well over 1,200 hours of recovery ministry happenings.

Ephesians 5:15–17 NIV

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

As we move into the next 10 years our hope and plan is to....

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24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24–25 NIV

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

The New International Version. (2011). (). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

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The New International Version. (2011). (). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

We are not interested in people just praying a prayer or knowing a bunch of information. Our goal is committed followers of Christ who have been deeply changed by Jesus.

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1 Timothy 6:18 NIV

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

We are generous because God is generous.

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Matthew 28:18–20 NIV

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

10 years from now my home is that people in the community know us by our love for them.

For our partnerships in our community and beyond

For our impact in the schools

For the way we love the oprhans and the widows

For how we are helping people on their recovery journey

For how we care about and are invested in the next generation

For how we make our space available to the community

For how we are generous with out time, talent, and treause

For helping make Kokomo feel more like heaven

For loving people and helping lead them to knew life in Christ.

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