Imagine a church that as people come onto the campus they get a sense of acceptance, of purpose, of love. A place where it’s easy to navigate around the facility but on top of that – everywhere one turns someone is there to offer help if help is needed. From those connections, people then in turn get connected to a small group and share life and God’s Word on a very personal level. This is the very type of environment God is creating at Forum.
Over the next month, as a church we need to fully come together, step up, and dive into areas of ministry and connection.
We are in need of volunteers to expand ministry.
Hospitality. We want to expand our levels of hospitality as people are finding their way throughout the facility.
Check in systems. Our children will begin being checked in to their areas of study on Sunday mornings in new ways. We will need people to help with this process especially during the 9:30-9:50 and the 10:40-11 windows. Contact Katelyn@forumchristian.org.
Mindset. As followers of Jesus, God would shape and mold us to the point of us having the mind of Christ. One facet of the life of Jesus that stands out is his ability to initiate. As we talked last week – God met the two sons both where they were. We need to imitate. Our connection to those coming into our church shouldn’t exclusively be the 48 seconds that the worship leader prompts us to “now go shake somebody’s hand we don’t know.” At Forum, we initiate this without prompting. We imitate Christ and initiate.
Transitional town. One of the dilemmas in a transitory town like Columbia is the thought that “newbies” are short timers and thus keep them at arms length. Until they are more “established” I won’t get too close. With Columbia being this type of a town, it poses incredible opportunities. Back in 2005 here at Forum God started working on the lives of Aaron and Dana Bogan to the point of they were baptized and, as a family with three kids, reoriented life and headed off for Cincinnati Christian University to study ministry. They are preparing for the mission field at this time. I’m so thankful we didn’t treat them as “newcomers”, but rather embraced and nurtured them. The fields are white. Let’s rise up as God’s workers.
Don’t forget that our V.B.S. this year will be on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. here at our south campus. “Your Personal Best” will be the focus. A barbecue lunch will be provided. This is a family day so bring the whole family in clothes that can get wet and enjoy the day. A nursery will be available.
This Sunday we’ll continue in our Paradox series looking at Matthew 25 if you want to read ahead. I look forward to worshiping with you all this Sunday. — Scott
Friday, July 23, 2010
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