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This is our parish vision.
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To discover God’s love, acceptance and forgiveness
and direction.
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To have Jesus Christ at the centre of our lives as Saviour and
Lord.
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To see his kingdom grow through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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To be Christ’s witnesses in Lisburn and where ever he sends
us.
Acts 1 v 8
OUR
GOAL IS TO GROW
| Communication: |
To inform and motivate people for service. |
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Rescue: |
To save and set people free in
Christ. |
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Outreach: |
To show God’s care in the world. |
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Prayer: |
To seek and know God’s will. |
| Skills: |
To
equip God’s people for ministry. |
COMMUNICATION:
Acts 2 v 42 - 47
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To be a welcoming church
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To share with our members our Vision and Goals for Growth.
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To be responsive to members concerns.
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To motivate people to move forward in their service for Jesus.
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To build up fellowship in our church, by spending time
together.
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To develop relationships with the wider Christian Community
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To encourage tithing and use it constructively in the Lord's
Work.
RESCUE:
Acts 11 v 21
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To lead people to the Saviour, by creative evangelism,
renewal and openness to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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To preach the Good News of Christ.
OUTREACH:
James 2 v 14-18
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To
demonstrate God’s love through practical care.
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To activate people for mission both overseas and at home.
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To be effective tools for God, by meeting the needs of our
community.
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To be witnesses for Christ in our daily lives.
PRAYER:
Ephesians 6 v 18
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To raise up mighty men, women and children to do great things
in God’s power.
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To discover more of God’s Vision through faithful Prayer.
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To listen to God.
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To surround our worship with prayer
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To dedicate ourselves to prayer for Healing
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To commit ourselves to prayer for our leaders and one another.
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To develop personal holiness.
SKILLS:
Romans 12 v 6-13
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To recognise and use our gifts and abilities.
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To share practical skills, to mentor and equip others.
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To enable a new generation to mature in ministry.
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To be a resourcing church and enable the Kingdom of God to
grow.
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To make what is good in the parish better.
Acts 11 v 19-30
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