What is it going to take
Sept 9th- several people responded to small groups…Shannon wants to connect-weekend would be great. Couples group starting Sept 18th. (pray about…) (Felicia, Matt & Leah want to connect)
…trust…get connected…loving those in the church…small groups….why: we grow more-share experiences…support....protection…
Need fellow believers…
Sept 14th- responsibility to people outside…
….look back…what’s it going to take….take connecting….it that’s it, we will never get past this-can’t stop going out…(lifesaving station?)…focus on your circle of influence…make a list of 10 people….pray/invite (church, small group, events) (takes relationships…will never argue someone into God’s kingdom)…
Opinions of people outside…would you be willing to give up chair? Little things open people up. God will move on your heart…not always trying to get people into the church…might affect their relationship with God. Breaks down barriers….Shirley Foss story. Whatsoever you do.. Lot and angels. Might just want to invite….don’t always need to know all the answers…could invite others to…equip you to.
What if you just said “Hi” strangest of people…blows them away that you would actually reach out to them…
Need family…going out into a dangerous…physical & spiritual danger.-
Pray blessing on Your Memorial…great example…show photo of Your Memorial…would you start a relationship with those guys? Jan testimony?
Sept 21st.
2 yrs…doing great.…look back…3 years ago..small group to this…lots of activities…baptisms, babies, weddings…activities not real measure of success, though…closer to Christ….seen faith grow…where are you…challenges, though…not a lot of hands…what will it take….getting connected…all involved…dual purpose…grow stronger & deeper faith/relationship….if only inward, though, won’t really grow---just us…First Congo call…all involved in reaching others…takes seeing the need..God’s heart for others….Shirley story…realizing God has called ALL unto Him…Your Memorial…would you? ..Jan?...are you called to that? Called because of affinity…who do you have affinity with…whatdo you like to do….where do you spend your time…what kinds of people are you naturally attracted to….be intentional in those situations….intentional about what?...building friendship…praying….inviting..make a list.