Too often we separate different elements of the Christian
life as if some things are necessary and other Church activities or programs
are merely optional. Worship,
discipleship, study, prayer, fellowship, evangelism, and mission are all
integral to the whole Christian life.
The growing, productive Christian will practice all of these habits
throughout the day and week in all the settings we are involved. These habits will be expressed in the various
locations of God’s Kingdom work- in our homes, at our work, at school, at
church, and in the community. We are
called to live a holistic Christian life in all of those realms. This sort of lifestyle involves a solid
balance that is healthy, sustainable, and has impact. Our experiences individually in following
Christ, and collectively as a Church, should be very similar to the pattern
found in Acts 2. THAT is a dynamic
church in action in the community and in following God!
"The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The
nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become." — Henry
Martyn, 18th Century missionary and Bible translator in India
A Methodist missionary to India
“Prayer is surrender - surrender to the will
of God and cooperation with that will. If I throw out a boat hook from the boat
and catch hold of the shore and pull, do I pull the shore to me, or do I pull
myself to the shore? Prayer is not pulling God to my will, but the aligning of
my will to the will of God.”
As we continue to seek the will of God we will
find many practical opportunities to explore and express God’s Kingdom
today. Ask yourself: What changes does this require of me to be
involved in God’s mission? What will our
church look like as Acts 2 becomes a reality here?
Pray for the United Methodist Children’s Home. This North Georgia United
Methodist ministry was founded in 1871 and continues its important work today
due to the ongoing support of our congregation and others. A district office has been in Augusta
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