"Go Til God Says NO!" - That is the theme of Trinity United Methodist Church 2009!! Our planning session this past Friday, January 9th was a huge success! There were not very many people present, but those that were there were on fire for God! It's going to be a wild ride at Trinity Church this year! Be prepared to see lots of changes and lots of new things going on! This year, we are going to "Go Til God Says No!!" and see just how far he will take us.
Church Planning Summary:
A new year requires a new outlook and rededication for our church. We have now adopted a saying that we feel summarizes this New Year …… “GO UNTIL GOD SAYS NO!” Too many times we avoid starting a mission, event, etc. because “we” feel it won’t succeed! We need to get out of the way and allow God to direct us and our church!!
We discussed qualities and practices of fruitful (successful) congregations. Here are the 5 practices of Fruitful Congregations:
1. Radical Hospitality – reaching out to those that aren’t like us
2. Passionate Worship – actually praising God in our services
3. Intentional Faith Development – offering programs, services, guidance in order to further our personal relationship with God and spiritual growth.
4. Risk Taking – missions and services (Montana, Health Fair, Room in the Inn, etc)
5. Extravagant Giving – times are tough and extremely tough with our very own church. The bible says “…to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they'll build a treasure that will last, gaining life that is truly life." (I Timothy 6:7-19, The Message)
Church Planning Summary:
A new year requires a new outlook and rededication for our church. We have now adopted a saying that we feel summarizes this New Year …… “GO UNTIL GOD SAYS NO!” Too many times we avoid starting a mission, event, etc. because “we” feel it won’t succeed! We need to get out of the way and allow God to direct us and our church!!
We discussed qualities and practices of fruitful (successful) congregations. Here are the 5 practices of Fruitful Congregations:
1. Radical Hospitality – reaching out to those that aren’t like us
2. Passionate Worship – actually praising God in our services
3. Intentional Faith Development – offering programs, services, guidance in order to further our personal relationship with God and spiritual growth.
4. Risk Taking – missions and services (Montana, Health Fair, Room in the Inn, etc)
5. Extravagant Giving – times are tough and extremely tough with our very own church. The bible says “…to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they'll build a treasure that will last, gaining life that is truly life." (I Timothy 6:7-19, The Message)
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