Priority One "Back to the Future"

In the 1870’s God birthed in our church a heart for the lost across the street and around the world.  We were one of the first churches that reached out to Chinese migrant workers.  We removed the pews to serve a Thanksgiving meal to the poor.  It has never stopped from that point in our church’s life.  We sent out missionaries as early as the 1890’s both nationally and internationally. 

Through the years God has continued to stir in our hearts the “Great Commission” given to us in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8.  This has led to dozens of missionaries being supported by our church.  It has led to over 25 short term mission trips in the past 14 years.  It has be the impetus of millions of dollars that have been invested in building God’s church around the world.  Priority One:  Pursuing God’s Missional Destiny for our church is back to the future.  It is the history of our church and will be the future of our church.

For the past four years we have rekindled a “Mission Conference” (Priority One) to make sure that we are always fanning into flame God’s Great Commission for the church.  We have seen people commit to going and serving around the world out of these conferences.  We have seen people live with a new sense of commissioning to our city.  God has blessed Priority One. 

This year we expect God to once again stir our hearts toward His call to be His followers, proclaiming His gospel, in the valley and around the world.  I am very excited to hear Bill Jack speak at our weekend services.  Bill is a smart man, who loves God with all of his mind and has equipped people around the world through World View Academy and Answers in Genesis.  Take a look at a YouTube clip to get your mind juices flowing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ1LcBb95l8.  If this link does not work go on Youtube and type in Bill Jack/Answers in Genesis. 

Schedule for the weekend with Bill Jack

Saturday October 25,

9:00 am – 12:00 pm—“The Ways of the Wizards vs. The Way of the Wiseman.”  All are welcome

12:00 pm-2:00 pm—Optional video practicum on the streets of Salem. 

6:00 pm—Worship Service “Seven Habits of Highly Suppressive People.”

Sunday October 25

9:00 am & 10:30 am-- Worship Service “Seven Habits of Highly Suppressive People.”

6:00 pm—Panel Discussion: Pressing cultural issues facing Christians today

Hope to see you there

Pastor Mark