We are not a church against the community.
We are not a church that simply exists within the community.
We are a church FOR the community.
God told his people while in exile in Babylon to not simply live in the city, but to love it and work for it’s welfare. The actual word used is shalom. Shalom doesn’t just mean peace or a cease fire of hostility. Shalom means universal flourishing. God’s people are to work for the economic, social, cultural, and spiritual flourishing of their city.
'Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.' Jeremiah 29:7 (NASB)
That’s our call to seek and work for the shalom of Michiana. This is our story. If this doesn’t get your heart pumping, I don’t know what will!
Our Story from Granger Community Church on Vimeo.
I watched in awe this weekends as hundreds streaming forward onto the stage to declare their whole-hearted devotion to the New Normal. Read about the million dollar miracle here.
Judging by the strong applause in services, I'd say it made the right impact!
Posted by: Edwardlife | March 28, 2011 at 09:14 AM