Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Congregation: Amen You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus For all of you were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ, Galatians 3:26, 27 There is on body and one Spirit Just as you were called to one hope when your were called One Lord, on faith, one baptism; One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Eph. 4: 4-6 You are the salt of the earth; You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds. And praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 13-16 As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, Especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10 Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, Giving thanks to God the father through him. Colossians 3:17
1 God s own child, I gladly say it: I am baptized into Christ! He, because I could not pay it, gave my full redemption price. Do I need earth s treasures many? I have one worth more than any That brought me salvation free, Lasting to eternity! 2 Sin, disturb my soul no longer: I am baptized into Christ! I have comfort even stronger: Jesus cleansing sacrifice. Should a guilty conscience seize me, since my baptism did release me In a dear forgiving flood, sprinkling me with Jesus blood?
3 Satan, hear this proclamation: I am baptized into Christ! Drop your ugly accusation; I am not so soon enticed. Now that to the font I ve traveled, all your might has come unraveled, And, against your tyranny, God, my Lord, unites with me! 4 Death, you cannot end my gladness: I am baptized into Christ! When I die, I leave all sadness to inherit paradise! Though I lie in dust and ashes faith s assurance brightly flashes: Baptism has the strength divine to make life immortal mine.
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 60:1,3
For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
In the same way, let your light so shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
The Holy Spirit of God says, You are the children of God my witnesses
Gospel declarations!
For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6
Christian leadership is a function of who we are in Christ more than a function of what we do for Christ.
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Cor. 12:4-7
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each man, just as he determines. 1 Cor. 12:11
So, sisters and brothers in Christ, you can t help but shine for the Savior and the Father is glorified.
And without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each man, just as he determines. 1 Cor. 12:11
Christian leadership, as a fruit of faith, seeks to do one thing: Glorify our Father in the name of Jesus and automatically souls around us are impacted.
So our planning and decisions always have a HCC perspective! How will this decision/plan use the Word of Life to Rescue a soul Reclaim a soul Renew a soul Rebuke a soul
1 I want to walk as a child of the light; I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world; The star of my life is Jesus. Refrain: In him there is no darkness at all; The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
2 I want to see the brightness of God; I want to look at Jesus. Clear Sun of Righteousness, shine on my path And show me the way to the Father. [Refrain] 3 I m looking for the coming of Christ; I want to be with Jesus. When we have run with patience the race, We shall know the joy of Jesus. [Refrain] Refrain: In him there is no darkness at all; The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
Lord s Prayer Blessing May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15: 5,6