Vision Sunday Recap

​            It was very exciting this past Sunday to hear the visions of our many different ministry leaders here at Grace.   Some of those visions are about forming relationships and a new depth of fellowship. Some are promoting events where our children, youth and adults will be built up in their faith and knowledge of who God is. We even have some events to evangelize and share the gospel message with anyone who will hear it.   All of these visions for this church in the next year align with our mission as a church, “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known.”  
            It isn’t simply our goal to have our staff and programs lead people to accomplish this mission, it is each member's personal vision for how they will be used by God that we are seeking as a church.  How has God gifted you to live missionally in your workspace,  your home, sports team, or neighborhood?  What vision would God give you if you asked Him how you can be effective in reaching those you come into contact with?
            Romans 12:11 says, “Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord.”  What has God given you a passion or enthusiasm for?  Have you been slothlike or sluggish in your obedience?  The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans that we are not to be slothlike or sluggish in our obedience but we are to be enthusiastic about the vision and tasks that God gives to us.  We are to be always serving the Lord.  
            Have you been so concerned about what you want or need to accomplish that you have not considered what God would like you to do for Him in the next year?  Take some time to pray about what meaningful ministry God would use you for in the season to come.  Please know that your pastors are praying for you and ready to encourage you as you pursue saying “yes!” to God.

​-Pastor Paul