Church of the Nazarene – Harrisonburg
Vision Sunday
“Going beyond our walls is a building block for us. But it’s not something we do individually, it’s something that’s done together.”
We’ve entitled today ‘Vision Sunday’ because across all our campuses, we are celebrating how God has been faithful, and together we are embarking on a new journey.
John 17:15-18
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.
-Jesus prays ‘NOT that you take them out of the world’.
-As Jesus prays for his disciples, those that he loves so dearly, He could have prayed that they be removed from this world, but He didn’t.
-Jesus’ followers are ‘not of the world’ (verse 15) but they ARE ‘sent into the world’ (verse 18).
-Followers of Jesus are sent on a mission ‘into the world.’
Our mission: Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ.
Today we are excited and expectant, as we officially begin the journey of planting a brand-new Spanish-speaking campus in the Waynesboro community.
Why this?
-We are seen fruit from multi-campus ministry. It’s not always easy. It requires faith. But it’s been fruitful!
-One of the best ways to reach unchurched people is planting new churches. New churches reach new people, or in our case, new campuses.
Why now?
-God is working in Waynesboro through the faithfulness and ministry of a life group. Through that group, there has been more and more growth over the past 12 months.
-God is providing dynamic and faithful leadership through Walter and Maritza Cruz.
-Our church is experiencing growth and momentum.
PRAY
-Commit to a specific time to pray every day for the next 40 days. Pray for our church and for God to provide. Pray for those who will be impacted in the Waynesboro community and beyond.
GIVE
-Consider giving financially to support this important new work. All gifts marked ‘Waynesboro’ will go directly to help us meet our goal. God is already providing! You can give online at cotnaz.org/giving or in person.
GO
-Examine your heart and consider what part you might play in the launch of this new campus. Some will be called to support in the work prior to launch, while others may feel called to be a part of this new campus.
Let us know how you want to get involved at 540-434-1092 or info@cotnaz.org.
John 17:20-21
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
Updates on the new Waynesboro campus
The best place to go for more information and for frequent updates throughout the journey.
Giving at COTN
If you ever have questions or need help with online giving, please let us know: finance@cotnaz.org
Thank you for your partnership in the Kingdom of Christ!