Reaching In To Reach Out

Judging from the pics that were posted to social media regarding the outreach event we discussed yesterday, it appears that the effects on the community were incredibly positive. I'm believing as I'm sure all who helped in the process are, that many great impacts were made, not only for eternity, but also for this life on Earth, which has greeted these people with many struggles and overwhelming frustrations.

One of the event coordinators stated that one of the goals was to hopefully help those who attended, to get assimilated into the local churches of that community. In essence... get plugged in.

This is result of the great commission... to compel people to come in. Not into a building. Not under the pulpit of a great preacher. Not into the efforts of a powerful ministry. But into a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ. That single event doesn't have to happen in a church. But the relationship and lifestyle that results is built and developed through engagement and fellowship with other believers in the body of Christ that is the local church.

How can a church be effective in its' ministry within the four walls of the church if the body of Christ is not effective in compelling the community to come in?

Thanks again for joining with us. On this #effectiveSunday, pray that today would be a great day for the kingdom of God. Pray for the outreach that took place in the past 24-48 hours, specifically, as this church and many more, I'm certain, has actively engaged the community to reach them with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Even in the early hours of this day, may people be moved to step into a community of believers who will extend their lives to reach those who need to know, hear and understand the reach that God has extended to them. Pray for a move of God towards humanity, and more importantly, a move on humanity's part towards the presence and person of God.

God help us to reach others,
As you have reached out to us.
Those who love you,
Because you loved us first.
For the cause of Jesus Christ
And the advancement of the Gospel.

- PNC