Today in Vancouver!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mission of the Adventist Community Church is to Reach Deep in Discipleship, Reach Out in Evangelism and Reach Up in Worship. Sticky Church! Friday night of last week, we saw 28 people become part of our church.  On Sabbath we had three more join (two actually from the seminar).  But it was an exciting evening as these people took their individual stand for the Lord, for truth, and to become part of us. Now, the work begins for us - they have been given the truth of the Bible.  They will continue to receive that truth in the Daniel Class, in the Bible Marking Class.  But will we bring them into our relational circles?  Will we bring them in to our lives? Statistically, after a person becomes a member of a church, if they don't make 7 close friends within the first year, they won't stick.  We want to create a "Sticky Church." Here are some ideas how you can help these people stick.... Invite them over for a Sabbath lunch Invite them out to eat Call them on the phone sit by them at the potlucks take them on a hike help them around their house Get them involved with your ministry at church Invite them to join your Community Group  Sit by them in Sabbath School Sit by them in church Invite them to a party Introduce them to others ....many more ways.... I love being your pastor! Kisii Africa Adventure! An opportunity has arisen to preach the word to our friends in Kisii, Kenya.  Through the Share Him organization, the Vancouver SDA church has chosen to undertake a challenge that will be both spiritually fulfilling  and life changing, not only for those we seek to preach to, but for ourselves as well.  Our mission will begin August 11, 2010 and continue through the 29th.  Our challenge is to provide a life saving message to the people of Kisii, and to draw more people into the Kingdom.  Our immediate challenge is funds.  There are a few people who would like to participate, but have no funds to do so.  We would appeal to you, our church family and friends, to pray about what you can do to help make this mission succeed.  Your donation of time, money and prayers would be most appreciated.  We cannot be successful without your help.  So please, take a moment and determine how you can make this trip a success, not only for those wishing to preach and participate, but also to those we wish to preach to.  It's time to change lives…. FYI - What's Happening 4/27 - Community Service Center open This week - Week of Prayer at MGAES - please pray for our kids in school. 4/28 - Discoveries in Daniel begins at 7pm 4/28 - Pathfinders at 7pm May 1 - Worship, Sabbath School at Worship  May 4 - Conference Call Prayer Meeting (see church calendar for info) See more of what's happening at the church calendar. LIFE Journal 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB) "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test?" You can test yourself every day by getting into a personal devotional plan like the LIFE Journal.  If you'd like more information, simply click here. Community Groups Kickoff for many of the new groups starting is May 15.  We're also starting some DVD Groups for the new believers.  If you want to be part of this new wave of discipleship - see Pastor Jeff! Adventist Community Church.  9711 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665

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