announcements 03.06-13

Hey guys, here's what's coming up this week:

Question of the week:
1.  If you could change your name, what would you change it to?  Why?
2.  What has God been doing in your life?

Recap on Sunday's message:

God's Original Plan (Matthew 28:18-20)

The foundation of mission: Jesus' authority

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to Me." (Matthew 28:18)
Jesus' complete authority is the basis of our participation in mission

"Therefore..." (Matthew 28:19)

What is God's one mission (not many missions) for Christians?

Only one imperative: make Jesus followers of all people groups
Jesus describes a true disciple as one who continues in His workMission has always been God's original plan

God expects me to fulfill His mission in three ways:

1. I am to go to a different people group

"Therefore, go make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19)

2. I am to help people profess their faith and join the church

"...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,..." (Matthew 28:19)

3. I am to help people learn and become more like Jesus

"...and teach them to observe everything I have commanded you..." (Matthew 28:20)

Here are the announcements for this week:

• FNF: We will be continuing once again on our study on "Serving Others in Love."
• Sunday CE: We'll be going back to our James study on Sunday as well.
• EFC EV Blogspot!: Explore our blogspot account and check out our HS logo!! Well after a long time debating and voting, the color for our HS shirts/jackets is... black! And feel free to share any prayers or reflections or anything else that has impacted your spiritual life in any way (: http://efcevhs.blogspot.com/

Notes:

• HS group: Our new high school name will be LOL4 (Lots of Lord, Love, Laughter, Life).  Our HS Logo is done!  Stay tuned for more information about our jackets/sweaters (:
• Home Visitations: Ask your parents about home visitations and let us know if you are interested and when would be a good time.
• Check out the Spiritual Gifts Test on our Blogspot when you get the chance!!!

Mark your calendars:

• April 2 - Night Market
• April 15 - Answering the Atheist (Coffeehouse Event)

Grace;

HS CORE & Chris

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...." (Matthew 28:19-20)