Missions Sunday 2011!
October 6, 2011 by WebPastor
Filed under Weekly Words
Dear friends,
According to our church Statement of Faith, we believe:
God provides . . . by command and providence, that proclamation of the full counsel of God be made to all men as sinners. This reality most forcefully implies that Christ’s Gospel be proclaimed to all fallen humanity. The decree of salvation for the elect of every tongue, tribe, and nation, involves of necessity the proclamation of both the Gospel and the accompanying duties of repentance from sin and faith in the Lord Jesus to all men everywhere (JIBC SOF, 20.2).
This Sunday at JIBC is intended to be a reminder of our duty to proclaim the message of salvation through faith in Christ “to all men everywhere.” One of the ways we fulfill that duty at JIBC is through the support of mission organizations and missionaries. Many of these special people will be joining us for worship this weekend!
Before and after our Sunday service, you will have an opportunity to meet these representatives of Jesus. Take the time to get to know them better, get their contact information, understand what they are doing for the kingdom, and then remember them as you pray and support their work throughout the next year.
Every Christian must serve in the cause of world missions. Some serve as senders and others as the sent. Whichever you are, be ready to obey Jesus with us and “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15).
Your friend,
Stephen