It is essential that we continually restate our mission and core values. I will continue to do so until we all can recite them by heart. Our core values drive the quality and the nature of the work that we do to complete our mission as a church. Our mission is to reach those without a church, build believers, and worship together in the Washington region.
The first core value that drives how we complete our mission is the value of LOVE, we share God's love with all people. We desire to love people who feel left out in the community. We desire to love every age of person that God sends our way. We desire to show the greatest love when it is least deserved.
Because this is our first core value, our church is VERY friendly. As I look forward to our future there are three things that absolutely can never be lost. One, our faithfulness to the Word of God and Spirit of God, being Scriptural and spontaneous at the same time. Two, our friendliness and kindness in our worship and large group gatherings. Three, our deep love for one another that is built in small group gatherings.
Biblically, our love is an outflow of God's love for us. It is commanded that we as individuals in the family of God love each other like family members. Biblically, our love for each other is the mark of real love for Jesus. And finally, our love and care is the relational component that makes any opportunity to share Jesus with others meaningful.
As I walk with you through our core values, take time to pray about them. Make them a part of anything that God is directing you to do. Keep them in mind at all times. Today I encourage you to take some time to pray about your love for others. Are you lacking grace for difficult people? Ask God to give you love for them. Ask God to give you love for those who don't agree with you about God. Ask God to give you more love for your church and your small group. Pray about love and God will answer.
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