“Where there is no vision, the people perish…”
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
Vision is the blueprint for charting the course and setting the
correct navigational coordinates. Where there is no vision, the people perish;
to use a common expression, “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.”
In other words, where there is no clear direction, people will wander around
aimlessly and end up nowhere at all. Sadly, the world is filled with such
people. Millions are wandering around in darkness, living with no purpose and
meaning in life. Friends, God has given His people purpose and meaning.
Redeeming us with the precious blood of His Son and filling us with the Holy
Spirit, He has empowered us to live victoriously and to enjoy the riches of His
glory.
It’s exciting to see what God is doing at Green Hill; it’s even
more exciting that He has graciously invited us to join Him! There’s no greater
purpose and meaning in life than being on mission with God. He has given us His
vision for advancing His kingdom, but we must embrace the vision:
“We are a city on a hill engaging people with
the Gospel of Christ in order to advance His kingdom to the ends of the earth
for the glory of God.”
This is our course, but we must set the correct navigational
coordinates of “Loving God. Loving Others. Making Disciples.”
The Great
Commandment and Great Commission reveal God’s heart for people, a heart
that loves us and teaches us to love. In a world filled with hostility and
hatred, there’s no greater witness of the Gospel than a people “showing” and
“telling” of God’s love. Friends, that’s the very mission of the church. Jesus
said that the world would know His disciples by their love for one another.
Perhaps, it’s time for us to renew our commitment to that mission.
This is the purpose of our Fall Renewal on
November 16-18. This is an important time in the life and ministry of our
church as we renew our commitment to King Jesus, so please make every effort to
join us. Rev. Jason Sturkie, Pastor of Donalds Baptist Church, will be our
guest speaker. A panel discussion (Q & A) will be held on Sunday evening
the 16th, so please submit your questions for consideration. You may
place them in the box located in the lobby or simply email the church office.
Let’s pray and prepare our hearts for what God has in store for us during our
time of Fall Renewal.
Serving Together,
Pastor Brett
