mu 202 the outreach congregation: city – suburban
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MU 202 The Outreach Congregation: City – Suburban . The Thorns Abound . Population Finances Pollution Hopelessness. The Hope of Heaven. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MU 202 The Outreach Congregation: City – Suburban
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The Thorns Abound PopulationFinancesPollutionHopelessness
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The Hope of HeavenJesus answered, “I am the way and the truth
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” – Acts 4:12
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What Can I Do?"How beautiful are the feet of those who
bring good news!” - Romans 10:14-15
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John 3:16 – More Than a Sign
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All People?“But you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
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Jerusalem
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Judea – Samaria
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THE LCMS IN THE CITY – A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
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Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland – 1850-1900
GermanLarge buildingsMany worshipersInfluential in NeighborhoodFounded “Daughter” congregations
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Core ValuesLutheranGermanSchoolNeighborhood
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THE LCMS IN THE CITY – TODAY
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Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland
EnglishLarge buildingsFew worshipersNo influence in NeighborhoodSubsidized by “Daughter” congregations
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THE LCMS IN THE SUBURBS – THEN
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Early YearsLarge buildingsMany worshipersInfluential in Neighborhood
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Core Values of early ChurchesEnglishLutheranSchoolNeighborhood
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THE LCMS IN THE SUBURBS – NOW
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Not Much DifferentLarge buildingsMany worshipersInfluential in Neighborhood
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Take a Snap ShotDescribe Your Church1. List your congregation’s core values2. Is your congregation growing, stable
or in decline?3. Does your congregation mirror the
community?4. How many of your members are
active in ministry – inside or out?
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A Critical QuestionWho are we aiming to serve?
Existing members?
Unchurched?
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Not either/or – But both/and
Members
Ministry to unchurched
Members
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Discipling MembersInstruct EncourageFor the purposeof training them to reach the lost.Read 1 Peter 2:9.
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1 Peter 2:9“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
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Reaching Beyond the ChurchGet outside the walls of the church.Where are His lost sheep?How can God use you?
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Reaching Beyond the Church“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me
and to finish his work. Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.
Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” - John 4:35-38
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Following Jesus into the WorldWhen cultures clash
Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman
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Following Jesus into the WorldJesus Dines with Sinner– And as Jesus reclined at table in the house,
behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. - Matthew 9:10-12
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Following Jesus Into the World To reach the sick, Jesus was called a drunkard and a glutton.What will we sacrifice for the sake of Christ; for the sake of others?–Popularity–Dignity–Things
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Following in Jesus’ Steps
Adopt humilityMeet NeedsShare Love
The Gospel!
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Meeting Needs in the CommunityIdentify areas of your city in needConnect with a city official or social worker to learn specific needsPlan servant events– Two+ times annually
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Meeting Needs in the CommunityEncourage all ages to serveFocus on building relationshipsRevisit them
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HomeworkWhat “Baby Step” can you begin – today?How can the church take a Baby Step to intentionally reach a different culture?