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January 8,
2008
Asbury Leadership 2008
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Asbury was blessed with a wonderful year
in 2007. Many new and exciting out-reach ministries were established as
we focused on our Vision of impacting “Maitland, our surrounding
community, and the world with the message of Jesus Christ.” As we are
faithful to the Lord’s leading in our midst, I know that His blessings
are going to continue to rain down upon us. My prayer for 2008 is that
we keep our eyes and hearts focused on our Mission and Vision Statements
so that we will be faithful to our calling in this community.
I am writing to ask that you mark your
calendar for a very special training event that is being sponsored by
the Education work area and the Laity Council for ALL 2008 Church
leaders and their spouses. The program is entitled Contagious
Christianity and is a wonderful opportunity to grow in our
gifts of being winsome witnesses for Jesus Christ. This leadership
retreat will run over two days, Friday, January 25 (7pm-9pm) and
Saturday, January 26 (8am-noon) in the Chapel. The retreat will be
lead by Pat Cassidy who is a certified trainer for the
Contagious Christianity program.
Churches throughout the nation are
missing the opportunity to impact their communities for Jesus Christ.
Why? Perhaps the reason is that Church Leaders don’t feel equipped to
share the “Good News” in a positive, winsome way. We have the best news
in the world to offer hurting humanity. It must not be bottled up
selfishly within our little lives, but rather shared meaningfully with
those around us. I want Asbury to be known for its powerful witness to
the glory of Christ. And it begins with you – the leadership of this
church. Contagious Christianity will equip you to be that
kind of winsome witness.
I strongly encourage you to come. I am
praying that every leader here at Asbury will sense the need for this
training. Mark your calendar now – January 25-26. See you there!
In Christian love,
Pastor Scott
Revised:
January 05, 2009
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