November 25, 2013
Dear Eastridge Family,
It is hard to believe we
are nearing the end of our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. We have been seeing some of the good things
that God is doing in spite of the opposition from the enemy of our souls. Let me encourage you to stand strong and keep
pressing forward as you seek God during this time.
The five purposes that we talked about during this
campaign were practiced by the first Christians in Acts 2, explained by Paul in
Ephesians 4, and modeled by Jesus in John 17, but they are summarized in the
Great Commandment and the Great Commission of Jesus.
These two statements sum up God’s five purposes
for your life:
1.
“Love God
with all your heart”: You
were planned for God’s pleasure, so your purpose is to love God through worship.
2. “Love your neighbor as yourself”: You were shaped for
serving, so your purpose is to show love for others through ministry.
3.
“Go and make disciples”:
You were made for a mission, so your purpose is to
share God’s message through evangelism.
4. “baptize them into …”:
You were formed for God’s family, so your purpose is to identify with his
church through fellowship.
5. “teach them to do all things …”: You were created to
become like Christ, so your purpose is to grow to maturity through discipleship.
A great commitment to the Great Commandment and
the Great Commission will make you a great Christian. Remember it is not about me, rather it is about
God and his purposes for his creation.
Let
me remind you of a couple of important items:
- Sunday Celebration and Meal
You're invited to a party! Join us for the culmination of our 40 Days of
Purpose campaign next Sunday. If you
have experienced something you would like to share with the congregation please
let Pastor Andy know so we can all celebrate together. That’s what it’s all about, being together,
fellowshipping together, loving together, serving together. All of these things that we’ve done over the
last 40 Days.
After the morning worship service we will share a
Thanksgiving/Christmas/Celebration meal together. Everyone is asked to bring a main dish to
share. If your last name starts with A-L
we ask that you bring a side dish.
If your name starts with M-Z we ask that you bring
a dessert.
- Thanksgiving
Offering
The
Church of the Nazarene's Thanksgiving Offering for the World Evangelism Fund
has been a denominational tradition for more than 80 years.
As
it did in its beginning, the offering continues to raise support and awareness
for missionary causes through the World Evangelism Fund. Created in 1923, the WEF (formerly called the
General Fund) provides essential resources for the denomination's churches and
missional outposts in more than 159 world areas, and allows individuals and
organizations to continue our shared mission “To make Christlike disciples in
the nations.”
As
members of the Church of the Nazarene, we treasure the miracles God has
provided for global evangelism in the past and anticipate what he will do in
the future.
- Children’s Christmas Program
On
Sunday morning December 22nd the Children of Eastridge will share a
Christmas program as a part of our morning worship service.
- Christian Concert
On
Friday, December 13th the group Mikeschair will be in concert at Hutchinson First Church
I
trust you will have a great Thanksgiving Day and remember to obey 1
Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday
Pastor Andy
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