FOTFD - February 3, 2008
February 3, 2008
Vision is an interesting word. We use it a lot, but do we really understand what it means? Corporate leads refer to it often, as do leaders in the church. We use it at Prestoncrest as well. You are familiar with our vision, Passion for God … Compassion for People. The purpose of vision is to keep us focused on our big goals. In the case of our church it means loving God and serving others. I have been challenged this week by trying to look at my life, my family, and my ministry and determining how I can better shape them around this vision. I know that I can easily get bogged down in the daily details of life and forget to stretch toward God.
That is what true vision is really about, continuing to “press on toward the goal,” both our eternal goal in heaven, but also in our daily lives here on earth. So don’t get comfortable where you are. Keep stretching to be like Jesus by “reaching up,” “reaching in,” and “reaching out.”
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I pray that this new feature will provide a place of blessing where we may gather together and share ourselves. Now join me as we “Focus on the First Day.”
God bless,
Mike
Comfortable, don’t get comfortable.
I am gonna’ move this mountain
then I’m gonna move you in.
Yesterday, this is not yesterday.
You were standing on my shoulders now;
you’re standing on the edge.
You’ve been looking for a sign all this time.
- Don’t Get Comfortable – Brandon Heath
Communion
Imagine what Mary felt when she saw Jesus on the cross. Not only did she see her son, suffering in pain. She also saw the Messiah, the Savior of the world that she knew He was born to be. Like any mother, I am sure she felt as is she was dying with him. But even at that time of His greatest pain, He thought about her. Jesus made sure that Mary would be cared for, even after He was gone. He called on John to take care of His mother. He also did that for me. His purpose on that cross was to care for me, inviting me to live with Him, under His protection, forever.
Sermon
“Immeasurably More”
Ephesians 3:20
Where are we going? There is only one way to find out; that is to look at the road ahead. We can dream our own dreams of the future, but at Prestoncrest, it means asking God to be our guide. He can do much more than we can ever dream of. We just need to willingly tap into His plan. Sunday morning, we return to our vision to take a special look at the future of Prestoncrest. Our leaders will lay that path before us. Do you know where we are going? Join us on Sunday and see.
Prayer Time
During Prayertime this week, we will ask you to pray together for our church and how we continue to strive toward God and His plan for us. We encourage you to get together with others during Prayertime, sharing you live with one another. Share the good, along with the bad. Bring it all to the Father, whether you do it along, with others, or with the elders. He invites you to come to Him. We invite you to come as well.
We are encouraged to be a family of believers that choose to come together each week in worship. Come this Sunday with a desire to not just come to church, but come to truly be the church.