THE CHURCH AND MISSIONS

Intro. - Missions is more than a program of the local church

Missions Is Reaching Out v8

Setting an example

By those that are sent out - Farmdale Church of Christ in Barboursville, WV

By its reputation

Missions schools in foreign countries influencing future leaders

Missions Is Faithful Prayer vs9-12a

Paul is very conscious of this in his letters

Our faithfulness to pray for missions

Missions Is Mutual Encouragement vs 11-12

It is not an us - them situation

They need our support ane encouragement

We need their support and encouragement

Missions Is Proclaiming The Gospel vs15-16

We are not to be ashamed

It is for the salvation of everyone

Concl. - What we do or who we are?