Join us as we look forward to 2020 with 20/20 vision! Over the next 7 weeks, we will be talking about 7 different ways to build a healthy congregation. 
Oct. 13th – The church as a Missional Community. Outward missional focus means we daily take up our cross and follow to the marginalized of society, the poor among us, the suffering and sick, the stranger and enemy, the down-trodden and “the least of these.” We do not just focus on bringing similar or like-minded people inside to assimilate to our way of doing things; nor do we just go to people and places that are familiar and comfortable. We go because Christ is already present and calls us to join.
Oct. 20th – Lifelong Discipleship (Hanna Lovaglio preaching) Lifelong Discipleship is about Daily life. It’s about how we claim and proclaim our identity as followers of Christ. It’s about how we practice our faith; how we grow in faith, cherish faith, and share faith in the world. Beyond mere words, how do people know we are disciples of Jesus Christ? Lifelong discipleship formation requires an awakened and engaged commitment to God, and to all people whom Christ loves.
Oct. 27th – Authentic Evangelism Evangelism is simply sharing the Good News. It is authentic and it is intentional, not merely expressions of kind or good moral ethics. It is through intentional spiritual practices in the faith community that we meld God’s story with our story, and we share that story with people in our daily lives.
Nov. 3rd – Empowering Servant Leadership All people of God, in the image of Christ, are given the fruit of the Spirit and spiritual gifts meant for building up the Church. Every part is necessary. Every part is valuable, and every voice is important.
Nov. 10th – Spirit Inspired Worship We worship because through prayer and supplication, through the Word proclaimed and the sacraments celebrated, through the songs of praise and passing of peace — God meets us there.
Nov. 17th – Caring Relationships Caring relationships in Christ requires true agape love; a sacrificial, self-emptying, perfect love. Although we are imperfect, it is about striving to see all people the way Christ sees them.
Nov. 24th – Ecclesial Health Is about whether our mission, vision, and values match up with the ways we live together. It requires continual attentiveness, awareness, and assessment in asking, “are we who we say we are?” And more importantly, “are we who God is calling us to be?”