Call to Worship We Have a Testimony Based on Galatians 11124 One Come you have a story to tell Many Once we were lost and could not find our way But Jesus who came to seek and save the lost found us ID: 721004
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Module 5: MissionSlide2
Call to Worship:
“We Have a Testimony!”
(Based on Galatians 1:11-24)
One: Come, you have a story to tell.
Many: Once we were lost and could not find our way
But Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost, found us!
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One: Come, you have a story to tell.
Many: Of being in prison,
held by someone or something
that would not let go
Then, one day, the dungeon shook
the chains fell off
and God set us free!Slide4
One: Come, you have a story to tell.
Of rescue, of provision, of healing, of a vision of the Living God.
All: We come to worship;
We come to pray;
We come to sing;
We come to praise;
We have a testimony!
Safiyah Fosua in
The Africana Worship Book
for Year C
(Discipleship Resources, 2008) Used with permission.Slide5
Senzenina,
(What Have I done?)
Meditation
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PrayerSlide7
Biblical Reflection
Biblical Reflection Handout for Module 5: Matthew 25:31-46Slide8
Formation Questions
How have you experienced the presence of God?
Who have you met with in your congregation about homework?
What are you learning about being a spiritual leader?Slide9
“Whatever you Do” (Verses 1&2)
Sing!Slide10
Prayer for the Poor
Jesus, you said that the poor would be with us always --
and they are here.
On street corners in blistering 100-degree heat
In tent cities, away from the tourist attractions.
They are here
Women and children
Young folks and old folksSlide11
Some displaced suddenly
Others who slid into the abyss
That hides them from overly-genteel hearts.
The poor are among us.
Here they are, Jesus
Hungry and thirsty
In need of a doctor and a bath
Desperation in a land of plentySlide12
Ragged and shoeless
But criticized
For not pulling themselves up by their bootstraps.
Wake us to the humanity of the poor ones,
O God, and shift our eyes from "us" and "mine“ -- to these who are Thine. Amen.
Safiyah Fosua for GBOD
www.gbod.org/worship
Used with permissionSlide13
“Whatever you Do” (Verses 3-5)
Sing!Slide14
Prayers of the People
the lord’s prayerSlide15
Disciples Engage in Mission
LEARNINGSlide16
John Wesley and Good Works
Works of
Piety
• Prayer (private & family)
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Public
worship
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The Lord’s
Supper
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Reading & studying Scripture
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Christian conference
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Fasting or abstinence
Works of
Mercy
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Feeding the hungry
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Clothing the naked
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Caring for the sick
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Visiting the jails and prisons
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Sheltering the homeless
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Welcoming the stranger
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Peacemaking
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Acting for the common goodSlide17
The Extractional Church Model
View: Elaine Heath “Extractional Model of Church” video Slide18
Extractional Models of Church
Small
group discussion questions [10 minutes]:
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. Discuss Dr. Heath’s statement: “The more we extract people from their context, the less missional they become.” Agree or disagree? Explain.
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. Review the ways that Dr. Heath described mature Christians in the missional model of church and the extractional model of church. How would members of your congregation define a mature Christian? Slide19
Mercy Still Matters
View “Practice Makes Perfect” VideoSlide20
Mercy Still Matters
DiscussionSlide21
LUNCH BREAK Slide22
Longing for Spring
Book Discussion
15 Minute ActivitySlide23
Longing for Spring
HighlightsSlide24
A Rule of Life
Discuss HandoutSlide25
Disciples Engage in Mission
LEADINGSlide26
Creating VisionSlide27
Vision DefinedSlide28
Begin with
PrayerSlide29
Is Your Church Ready to Vision?
“Stop: The Difference between Transformation and Change”Slide30
Help People Experience TransformationSlide31
To Whom Does Our Church Belong?Slide32
Consult ScriptureSlide33
Key Sections of a Vision StatementSlide34
Key Sections of a Vision Statement
Mission
Basic Beliefs or Core Values
Goals
Basic StrategiesSlide35
Key Sections of a Vision Statement
Evaluation (Performance) Criteria
Decision-Making Rules
Ethical StandardsSlide36
The Preferred FutureSlide37
Benefits of Creating a Vision
See what church
participation meansSlide38
Establishing a VisionSlide39
Effective Local Church Mission
Foot Washing - Video
Bread of Life MinistriesSlide40
Effective Local Church Mission
The Pie LadySlide41
Effective Local Church Mission
Ministry to Preemies
Frazier memorial UMC Slide42
Ministry Lifespan
When has a ministry’s effectiveness ended?Slide43
Global and Local Mission
Think GlocalSlide44
Module 5: Homework
Do
three
of the
five
suggested activities with a group of leaders in your congregation. (Handouts have been provided for activities #1--4.) Come to the next session prepared to discuss results.
Visioning Activities
Mission Mindfulness
Mission Inventory
Lead a small group in developing a
Rule of Life
View and discuss “Practice Makes Perfect” from the
Opening Ourselves to Grace
DVD Slide45
Module 5: Closing
Read the 1908 Social Creed from the Handout
Sing one or more verses of “Who Is My Neighbor” (handout)
Read the Litany for the Social Creed (handout)
Close in prayer