Here is a message recap and the top 3 things that you need to know about this week at One City...
Impacting Our Community: The Vision Behind Kingdom Offering 🔥
Excitement is in the air as we gear up for our Kingdom Offering this Sunday! 🌟 This is no ordinary event; it's our most significant offering where we all unite to pour out our best to God, setting the stage for miraculous impact. Our focus this year is on our new church building, where state-of-the-art lighting, sound systems, additional seating, and more await to bring an even more impactful worship experience to our community. Your contribution is massive; together, we pave the way for transformation across various community sectors, planting seeds of biblical change in industries that could redefine our city. Let's embrace this vision, together allowing God's greatness to shine through in every corner. Join us this Sunday for an unforgettable opportunity to sow into a future full of promise and purpose! 🔥🙌
Our Upcoming Kingdom Offering: The Vision
What Kingdom Offering Truly Means
Our Kingdom Offering is more than a single offering; it's a statement of faith. When we talk about Kingdom Offering, we're discussing something that goes beyond the usual Sunday giving. It's about laying down a significant part of what we've been blessed with to make a real difference. This is about putting our resources into action to fuel the mission we believe in—building a place that's not just a building, but a vibrant hub for hope and community. It's about each of us stepping up, leaning into our generosity, and investing in the kind of future that aligns with our deepest convictions. Your giving is a direct line to impactful changes, not just within the walls of our church, but rippling out into the community. It's faith in action, and it's powerful.
Expanding Our Sanctuary: The 2024 Vision
Our vision for 2024 is a sanctuary that extends beyond its four walls—a place that not only accommodates more people but also fosters deeper connections with God and each other. We're envisioning a space that resonates with everyone who walks in, a place where the upgraded facilities isn't just about aesthetics but about enhancing the worship experience. It's a commitment to growth, allowing us to welcome more members into our family without losing the sense of intimacy and community that defines us. The new building will be a beacon in our city, a symbol of hope and a catalyst for change. By investing in this vision, we're setting the foundation for a future where our community can gather, learn, and be empowered to live out their faith in dynamic, meaningful ways.
Empowering Every Single Person: Your Role
Your role in the Kingdom Offering is crucial; it's about more than just financial support. It's a call to empower every individual in our church to be a part of something larger than themselves. This offering is your chance to contribute to a legacy that will last for generations, shaping the future of our community.
Every gift, no matter the size, has the power to make an impact. It's an opportunity for you to be a steward of the resources you've been given, to use them to support the growth and outreach of our church. When you participate, you're saying 'yes' to change, 'yes' to growth, and 'yes' to being a part of God's bigger plan for our city. It's about taking ownership of what we're building together and standing in unity as we look toward a future filled with hope and promise.
The Power of Transformation
The Impact on Community Industries
Biblical principles must reach beyond the walls of the church, reaching into every influential realm of our community. Recognizing the potential of our Kingdom Offering requires us to imagine a society where biblical principles guide various sectors—including business, education, government, non-profit organizations, media, arts and entertainment, and healthcare. The purpose of our offering extends beyond collecting funds; it serves as a catalyst for wide-ranging transformation and societal change.
Our initiative revolves around these vital objectives:
- Provide crucial resources for culture training and leadership development, equipping leaders within these sectors with strategies rooted in biblical teachings.
- Instill values of integrity, service, and empathy at the core of decision-making processes, initiating a chain reaction of ethical practices prioritizing societal wellbeing above mere financial gratification.
- Create a healthier, sustainable community by encouraging the development of biblical operational models, contributing to environmental welfare and social responsibility.
Kingdom Transformation: The Ultimate Goal
Our ultimate aim is to bring about Kingdom transformation. We want to change how our community thinks, behaves, and interacts in line with biblical teachings. We want to extend beyond Sunday services and touch every part of our community. We want to motivate people to practice Kingdom values in all aspects of their lives, including their jobs, homes, and social environments. We desire to shape a community that is rooted in compassion, social responsibility, peace, and love, in line with biblical teachings. Funds raised from our Kingdom Offering will help to achieve this massive dream by supporting programs that enable leaders in our community to create changes that mirror Jesus's teachings rather than worldly views. By backing this goal, we all become part of a larger movement that spreads further than any single church or organization. It's about everyone working together to transform our city — and beyond — through the rejuvenating power of biblical truth and love.
Your Opportunity to Contribute
This Sunday: Moment of Truth
This Sunday is more than just another day; it's the moment of truth for us as a church community. It's the day we all have the opportunity to step up and contribute to our collective vision. This isn't just about what you can give; it's about what you're a part of. By contributing to the Kingdom Offering, you're making a declaration that you believe in the future we're creating together. It's a chance to leave a mark, to say you were here and you made a difference. Your participation is a powerful act of worship, a practical demonstration of your faith in God's provision and plan. Remember, it's not the size of the gift that matters, but the heart behind it. Let's come together this Sunday with open hands and hearts, ready to make our mark for generations to come.
3 THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
#1 - SERIES FINALE OF "THE STARTING LINE" IS THIS WEEK AND IT'S GOING TO BE CRAAAAZY!
We're back live with our series "The Starting Line" as we journey through some of life's most difficult (and common) questions. Pastor Jared is sure to challenge and grow us during part 2 of The Starting Line. #dontmisssunday Join us at 9AM, 10:30AM & 12PM.
#2 - OUR ANNUAL KINGDOM OFFERING IS THIS SUNDAY. LET'S TURN THIS COMMUNITY UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS!
Our Kingdom Offering is the most impactful offering of the year where we, as a family of believers, come together and present God with our VERY BEST financing offering. This year's offering, on February 25th, 2024, is what allows God to do the miraculous through One City. This year, our Kingdom Offering is being allocated to our new building so that we can transform our community by expanding the Kingdom of God into 8 strategic areas of our community.
#3 - KID CITY BEDHEAD PARTY (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS) IS ON MARCH 10TH, 2024
You know what's worse than LOSING THAT HOUR OF SLEEP THIS WEEKEND? NOT BEING AT OUR KID CITY BEDHEAD PARTY! Our Bedhead Sunday in March 10th, 2024 and is the perfect event to invite a family to. A simple INVITE can sometimes change everything!
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