Posts tagged John 1
Movement | Inviting Our Neighbors to Join Us - James 2:14-26 | August 4

Our mission is to be a place where Heaven meets Earth, proclaiming the universal reign of God, embodying Jesus to our community, and inviting our neighbors to join us in becoming real people, who are part of a real family, and who worship the real God. We are God's image-bearers and Jesus as the firstborn of all creation redefines community and discipleship for us. And so, living out our faith practically urges us to invite others into God's story and prioritize His mission.

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Movement | Embodying Jesus to Our Community - John 1:14 | July 28

To embody Christ, we must walk in Him, rooted in His teachings, built up in His love, and established in His faith. This looks like living out the Sermon on the Mount, loving our enemies, praying for those who persecute us, giving to the needy, fasting, and seeking first the kingdom of God. It looks like bearing the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It looks like being a community that reflects the character of Christ, pursuing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.

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Movement | Where Heaven Meets Earth - Revelation 7:9-10, 21:1-5 | July 14

The mission of the church is to create a space where Heaven meets Earth. The vision is for God's presence to overlap with our lives, transforming our world and ultimately leading to a renewed creation where God dwells with His people. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection make this possible, and believers are called to actively participate in this mission until the Earth reflects Heaven.

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