October 27, 2024

Responding To The Vision Before Us

Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: Momentum Scripture: Ephesians 2:19–22, Ephesians 4:4–6, Ephesians 4:15–16

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Message

MOMENTUM
“Responding to the Vision Before Us”

Ephesians 2:19-22, 4:4-6,15-16

Definition of Spiritual Momentum: A move of the Holy Spirit in the life of a church family that is awakening to, rallying around, and fulfilling the vision of the Great Commission.

Introduction: How do we respond to the vision God has placed before us? By remembering the sacrifice before us, rejecting the complacency among us, receiving the gifts He has given us, and releasing afflictions within us, and then responding to the vision God has given us.

The Members of the Church (2:19)
Spiritual Gifts
Heart
Abilities
Personality
Experiences

The Conformity of the Church

Being Fitted Together (2:20-21)
Being Built Together (2:22)
Being Unified Together (4:4-6)
Being Led Together (4:15)
Being Mobilized Together (4:16) (1 Corinthians 12:12-14)

The Mandate for the Church—Make Disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)

The Vision for Our Church—Without Vision:

“Where there is no vision
(revelation from God, direction from God),
the people perish
(the people scatter, the people are unfulfilled):
but he that keeps the law
(listens and obeys God) 
happy is he.”
(blessed is he, fulfilled is he)
(Proverbs 29:18—KJV)

“If people (the church) can’t see what God is doing,
they stumble all over themselves;
but when they attend to what He reveals,
they are most blessed.”
(Proverbs 29:18—The Message)

No Unity
No Direction
No Intentionality
No Progression


Long Term Vision for Staffing:
Data Entry/Reception Support Staff
Associate Worship Leader
Associate Children’s Leader
Associate Student Leader

Past Construction Projects:
2006 Built Warehouse
2010 Purchased Land
2014 Remodeled Children’s Building
2019 Built Connect Hall
2022 Remodeled Worship Center

Campus Project Needs:
Warehouse Audio/Video 65,000
Add Offices—Basement 30,000
More Paved Parking—75 spaces 85,000
Worship Center Roof Repair 80,000
Preschool Playground/Canopy 95,000
Loan as October 28, 2024 210,000
(SS Reimb $255K Budget $40K Individual $20K)
(Finish Campus Projects by January 1, 2025)

Long Term Vision for Future Construction:
Atrium Bottom Floor
Atrium Top Floor
Adult Connect Hall #2
Warehouse Connect Hall

Future Construction Projects:
Start Savings: January 1, 2025
Warehouse Connect Hall 780,000 (2.6K Sq Ft x 300 Sq Ft)
Adult Connect Hall #2 1,440,000 (4.8K Sq Ft x 300 Sq Ft)
Atrium—Downstairs 2,200,000(5.5K Sq Ft x 400 Sq Ft)
Atrium—Upstairs 1,320,000 (3.3K Sq Ft x 400 Sq Ft)
TOTAL $5,740,000
(20% = $1,148,000 minimum before construction starts)

Campus Capacity:
Usable Space = 80% of Seating in the Worship Center
850 Total Seating 80% = 680 X 2 Gatherings = 1,360 Adults
On-Campus Limits: 1,360 Students/Adults plus 300 Preschool/Children = 1,660 Total Attenders (current attendance average 1,100—34% more)

***Future Construction would accommodate 950 in Connect Groups for Students/Adults (70%) (current CG attendance just over 50%)


Connect with Others—Discipleship (Ephesians 4:11-14)
Reach the World—Mission Giving
SBC Cooperative Program GCC Baptist Association
PCC Missions Community Crisis
Community Outreach Nepal Missions
East West Missions Caribbean Missions
Central American Missions European Missions
One More One Less Pregnancy Resource Center
Gideons International Child Evangelism Fellowship
One Love Skate CC Rescue Mission
Hands On Mission Wycliffe Translators

Application: Will we be the Church God intends? Will we respond to the vision He has put before us? What will be your personal response to His vision?

 

Giving

To Give Online: Click HERE

 

NC Disaster Relief

Our brothers and sisters in Western North Carolina are recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Every dollar goes directly to Baptists on Mission bringing hope, supplies, & support to those in need.

To give to this fund, mark "NC Relief" on your offering envelope or click: HERE

 

 

OCC Shoeboxes

Collection Deadline: November 17

We are spreading Good News and Great Joy to children around the world this Christmas! 

Grab a box at the exits to fill with gifts and return,
or to pack a box online, click: HERE

 

Family Event - The Epic Show

Nov 6—6:30pm—Worship Center

A spectacular family event filled with entertainment, laughter, and unforgettable memories while teaching Biblical Truths!  No Adult Connect Groups will meet so that parents can join their children at the event!

 

International Day of Prayer (IDOP)

November 3rd—6-8pm—Drop In

Join in prayer with Christians around the world for the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians.  We invite your family to come and pray.  There will be multiple prayer rooms down the Connect Hall.  Each room with a different focus. 

 

Deacon Nominations

Nominations Due: Nov 3rd
Nominees Presented: Nov 24th
Vote: Dec 8th 

Pick up a nomination form at the Connect Desk or Greeter Desk &
return in the Give boxes or to the church office.

 

PCC 101

11:00 am—Today—Room 1
Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

 

Parent Child Dedication

Child Dedication Class: 11am Nov 3
Child Dedication November 10 in both Gatherings
to register by TODAY, click: HERE

 

Baptism

Nov 24th—9:30 & 11:00 Gatherings
If you are interested in Baptism, to register by Wednesday, 11/20, click: HERE

 

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

 

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

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