There was a time when church buildings were called "missions". You may have even visited some of these "missions" yourself. The Alamo was a mission. So were many of the historic places west, as Catholic and Protestant missionaries moved across the mountains and established outposts.
In fact, Calvary was established as a mission, too. The year was 1828. Joseph Tarkington was the circuit rider. And the town was called Harrisburg back then. It was another time--but the work and place was a mission field.
This coming weekend we shall be reminded that Calvary has always been a mission church. Our hallway and fellowship hall will be filled with living displays of missions present . . . work which we continue to support with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. In addition to the monthly missions we highlight, others will be represented from across the conference, the nation, and the world.
Make a point to visit the displays and see what Calvary is supporting . . . and what God is doing. YOU are a part of this mission!
Prayerfully consider how you can serve in the coming year. Is there a mission work that captures your heart? Prayerfully ask God to show you what you can do to help. Is there a mission that captures your bank account? Prayerfully ask God to show you how you can support. Is there a mission you can pray for? Then pray!
Mission--any mission--doesn't just happen. It takes a people. And if God is asking us to take on a mission, that means there must be the resources available to fulfill it. That's you and me. And that's where we come in.
Thanks for giving to and growing in mission as Calvary.
See you this weekend at the Mission Place.
In fact, Calvary was established as a mission, too. The year was 1828. Joseph Tarkington was the circuit rider. And the town was called Harrisburg back then. It was another time--but the work and place was a mission field.
This coming weekend we shall be reminded that Calvary has always been a mission church. Our hallway and fellowship hall will be filled with living displays of missions present . . . work which we continue to support with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. In addition to the monthly missions we highlight, others will be represented from across the conference, the nation, and the world.
Make a point to visit the displays and see what Calvary is supporting . . . and what God is doing. YOU are a part of this mission!
Prayerfully consider how you can serve in the coming year. Is there a mission work that captures your heart? Prayerfully ask God to show you what you can do to help. Is there a mission that captures your bank account? Prayerfully ask God to show you how you can support. Is there a mission you can pray for? Then pray!
Mission--any mission--doesn't just happen. It takes a people. And if God is asking us to take on a mission, that means there must be the resources available to fulfill it. That's you and me. And that's where we come in.
Thanks for giving to and growing in mission as Calvary.
See you this weekend at the Mission Place.
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