all or nothing: the purpose of missions

Intro

PAstor Orr

Missions month

On the move

Thanks to Rev. Owens for last week

Acts 13:47 ESV

For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “ ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”

The New Normal, everyone and every entity has at some point made a necessary adjustment to their normal flow. We have seen it in retail and the way we shop; the way we enjoy entertainment-movie theatres to now various streaming options.

It stands true, the pandemic has caused many of us to make some adjustments. The German Pianist, Igor Levit is no different.

Prior to the pandemic, Igor was accustomed to touring around the world playing in arenas and symphony halls. Playing to sell out crowds, with his animated style. It was his life, it was his dream. Then came Covid-19; everything changed !

All shows and tour dates cancelled! Promoters and managers scrambling trying to figure out: like millions of others- what to do?

As a performer; he misses the crowds and the applause from fans of his music. Then he did something innovative: He went live on social media from his home and just started playing. Fans began tuning in, thousands to hundreds of thousands watching Igor play in his home. For 30 straight days, he re-created what symphony halls and arenas missed. . . he re-created what he was afraid to loose, the connection with others.

He is not the only one who had to make or create some new normals. Other entertainers started doing mini concerts on social media. . . john legend, Anthony Hamilton. . .

For the club goers and party people, DJ. D-Nice encouraged millions with feel good party tunes to allow them to have a good time at home.

This new normal created new opportunities to reach more and do more.

Likewise, the church has to come to grips with the new normal. Many of the old archaic, zeitgeist(zitegist) ways of doing church: particularly missions must be reimagined to reach the masses for the glory of God.

God through the pandemic showed us their are many ways to creatively get the Gospel out to all people. Innovation will be critical in the years to come, we must be able to flow and go as new lanes are created to have exposure to the world.

The mission of God is not bound by pandemics and travel restrictions. . . God has called us to reach the nations and the nations for many of us are right on our fingertips.

Pastor Orr has made it pretty simple for us to be missionaries right where you are. “Like and Share”

Like and Share is inexpensive, not time consuming

you can like and share whatever you like whenever you can.

Daily devotionals, Bible study, weekend services. . we have new ways and opportunities to share Jesus to the World.

Our text we have 2 brothers who get sent to the ends of the earth

Paul and Barnabas are on the move, they have been sent out to the nations

God has entrusted us with His word to be light for the World!!

Light

Acts 13:44–46 ESV

The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him. And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.

Naiomi Usaka shed light on mental health of athletes

others who shed light on issues.. . .

My son DYlan, is so passionate about sea turtle that he banned plastic straw usage in our home.

There are many different organizations that exist primarily to shed light on realities we don’t normally think about.

As the people of God we are to shed light about the Gospel and to be the Light of the Gospel for all to see.

All of us; not just Pastor Orr. . all of us. . . not just the Sanctuary choir have the opportunity to sing loudly about the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. . . . . particularly now more than ever.

There are so many new things and theories that have come to bear during this time. . new doctrines. This doesn’t catch God by surprise.

Hew said there will become a time when people would not listen to sound doctrine but will find something to scratch their itching ears.

2 Timothy 4:3 ESV

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,

Salvation

Acts 13:48–49 ESV

And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region.

salvation is what we need. we need to learn that life is not just about my worldly pursuits

Salvation brings:

Peace

Joy

significance

Dignity

Everywhere

Acts 13:49 ESV

And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region.

the Lord wants the message of grace spread everywhere.