Beyond Sunday-the Jesus Mission

...by Doug Gamble

I'm humbled when I think about how God has used, is using and will continue to use our church to change lives. It's easy to lose sight that that is why we exist. I'm currently reading a biography on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a pastor, writer and theologian during the time Hitler and the Nazi's rose to power. The persecution of the Jews was a catalyst for him to take a stand for them and eventually be executed because of his work. He wrote during this time that the "church is not the church unless it exists for others." He lived and died by that principle and that is why WE exist. We exist for others...for the least, the lonely and the lost. For those who are not yet connected to Christ. That is why we are going to Highland and Walkerton.

What is my next step from Sunday? Good question. I'm glad you asked. I think we continue to...

• Give sacrificially to the Jesus mission.
• Help in some way with the new campuses. I'm a big believer in EVERYONE doing something. This could mean volunteering for one of their outreach events. Some of us at Hobart campus are going to take a crew to Walkerton to pass out door hangers. It could mean volunteering at either campus in the early weeks to help with Children's Ministry or Greeting or Setup. There are many more opportunities Andy and Jared could use your help on. Just ask!
• Most importantly, PRAY. Pray for the staff and launch team. Pray for their impact into the communities. Pray for changed lives.