What a great week of ministry! First, I want to welcome Neville Miller, Lisa Tipton, and Daniel and Amber Bettis to Forum. God is going to use all of you to connect other people to Jesus just as you are connected to him. On top of that we’ve had a lot of training and equipping going on. Several of us just got back from a ministry practicum in Naperville, IL as well as having the youth ministry team attend a Youth Specialties conference for the purpose ministering to students in a great way. There was also a team of us headed to Naperville, IL to digest some really excellent ways of impacting a community for Christ.
I also want to welcome Charles Shoaf and Jerry Spratt as new elders onto the team as well as David Buster as a returning elder. Also, Jim Abernathy, Jeff Bilbro, Jamey Cline, Steve Cowan, Tim Crockett, Ted Fletcher, Jeff Hemme, Jeremy McBee, Sam Marsh, Tom Mitchell, Tim Myers, Gene Race, Danny Sattler, and Steve Yount were all affirmed as deacons for 2008.
As I’ve prayed through God’s dreams for Columbia – I know without a shadow of a doubt that we have an adventure and a God-sized challenge in front of us. I’m looking forward to sharing the emerging vision that I believe God has placed in front of us to achieve.
The past several months – for me on both a personal and professional level (frankly – those lines are blurred into oblivion when you are in ministry – am I ever truly “off the clock?” And bottom line, where God is concerned – that applies to you as well – we are all ministers) this year has been an exploration and a seeking of what God would have Forum to do corporately as a church in order to intentionally connect people to Jesus. Over the next couple of months you’ll be hearing about the opportunities God is leading us toward.
This Sunday we are going to explore silent heroes. People that go about day to day life without a lot of fanfare or recognition, but because of faithfulness, integrity and relationship to God – they shine out like stars on a crisp Missouri November night. I would daresay that most of the primary heroes in your life are people that most of us haven’t heard of or don’t know. A single mom who worked hard to support her family and get you through school. A dad who wasn’t much on talkin’, but who was upright, strong, and good. A teacher who challenged you at a pivot point in your life and helped you to turn to a better path. A scout leader… A Sunday school teacher…and the list goes on and on. I was personally inspired as I worked on this message – can’t wait to share it Sunday. Look forward to worshiping our incredible and awesome God with you.
Scott
Don’t forget these upcoming events…
Nov. 18th – Visitors and New Members Lunch in the Family Life Center after third service.
Nov. 18th – “The Thank You Meal” presented by the preschool choir at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Cookie fellowship to follow in the Family Life Center.
Nov. 25th - Taiwan trip report in room 116 at 11:00 a.m. Come hear how God worked through those on this trip.
Nov. 29th - "Girlfriends Unlimited" Missions Dinner and Auction in the Family Life Center. Dinner at 6:00 and auction from 7:00 - 9:00. All proceeds go to missions.
Dec. 9th – “Imagine a Christmas Worship Experience” – The Bridge and Adult Choirs at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Dec. 16th – “The Christmas Present” presented by the Forum Children’s Choir and the Bridge Band at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Friday, November 9, 2007
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