Like most pastors I’m always looking for ways to improve or church. The best book I can think of to find answers to anything is The Holy Bible.
I found three elements to church growth and I would like to share them with you, first in a sermon that I will have preached on January 24, 2010 and in this newsletter. The first element is this:
1. A growing church must have a clear understanding of what it is about. What is the mission of Helena CP Church? Most do not even know that there is such a thing as a mission for the local church. Jesus called his followers salt… he spoke of the kingdom as leaven. What he was saying is that we should be having an impact on our surrounding culture.
2. The second thing that a vital church must have is a sense of unity and fellowship. We can not serve God effectively if we are torn into little cliques. If we are to be effective in winning people and influencing society, we need unity. We need to think of ourselves as one family. One body.
3. This brings us to the final element in a growing church… each person knows that he or she has a ministry to fulfill. We are all part of the body of Christ. I am just one member of the body. My role is no greater than yours. When each of us feels that we have a calling to fulfill, we will see great things happen in our church.
So let’s all join hands and get busy for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“To God Be the Glory”
Love, Pastor Tommy
In its regular meeting called to order at 7pm on January 25,2010 following prayer, devotion and previous minutes approved, your session took the following actions:
1. Motion made by Olen to allow GS Troop 1061 to hold a cookie booth here on Feb 27, seconded by Wanda.
2. Motion made by Wanda to collect a love for the Phillip Davis family of Pelham on Feb. 7, seconded by Michelle.
3. Motion made by Wanda to elect Olen as our Presbytery delegate for the called meeting on Feb 4 at New Hope CPC, seconded by Michelle.
4. Motion made by Wanda to approve the 2010 budget, seconded by Olen.
5. Motion made by Olen to allow the Hopewell CP Church to use our van to attend the 200th Anniversary celebration of our denomination at New Hope CPC on Jan. 31st if they need it, seconded by Michelle.
10. Mission, Outreach & Stewardship- Recommendation: General Account $ 6848.86, Collect donations for Love A Child ( Orphanage in Haiti), Michelle was elected Treasurer with Beverly staying as Assistant Treasurer.
Time spent talking over concerns and needs of our church family. Motion was made to adjourn. Elizabeth gave the closing prayer. The next scheduled meeting is February 22, 2010 at 6:30pm..
CPW
CPW meets on the 2nd Sunday night of each month at 6:30. All ladies in the church are invited. This is a time of fellowship, Bible Study and food. We still have plenty of cookbooks. Get yours today.
CPW meets on the 2nd Sunday night of each month at 6:30. All ladies in the church are invited. This is a time of fellowship, Bible Study and food. We still have plenty of cookbooks. Get yours today.
