Pastor's Messages
 Why outreach? Why Christian? You may have noticed that Zion’s ministries have been re-evaluating and re-energizing themselves to do what needs to be done to make an impact on individuals and our community. Part of that work was to refocus the work of what had become the SHOUT committee a few years ago. Pastor Kathy took the lead on forming a network of teams to provide care to members of the congregation and beyond. “Caring Ministries” has been doing important work for those in need.
That leaves us with “Outreach”. Call it what you want - outreach or evangelism – it is a critical component of who we are as a people of God. Some would argue that without outreach we are not doing the work we have been called to do (I include myself as one of that “some”). We have been working on revitalizing this important ministry. The problem with focusing on an “Outreach Committee” is the perception that it is THEIR job to do outreach. If it is the job of the Outreach Committee alone to do outreach to our community, then I say, “Congratulations, you are all members of the Outreach Committee! We meet every weekend once on Saturday and twice on Sunday.” We’re working to learn how we can lead the congregation to how we can become an energized “outreaching” (evangelizing) congregation. A group of dedicated individuals has joined me to study Douglas John Hall’s book, Why Christian? so we can begin to understand what our task is. Watch for updates on how we are going to be the church God has called us to be – one that reaches out to those with whom we share this valley.
"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)
With you on the road,
Pastor Cris
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