Mike takes us through the next part of our vision statement:

"A church that is united as it moves forward in it's purpose. Without factions and undermining behaviours that detract from this."

Nat and Lula explore the next bit of the churches vision statement:

"A church that effectively demonstrates the gospel is 'good news to the poor' in a variety of life transforming ways"

Joel unpacks the following part of our vision:

"A church that delights in and demonstrates what the creator is like in an effective way. A loving, powerful, satisfying, awesome God. Made in His image, we love Him and love others."

Join Ireti as she takes us through the next part of our vision:

"In Medway and beyond, we have a dream of a church that is holy. Truly distinct from the world around it, enough to make the city sit up and take notice."

Nat takes us through the next part of our vision:

"A church that is an attractive heavenly community of God, it has a healthy family atmosphere, and it embraces all ethnicities, classes, young or old, married and single, rich and poor. (crossing boundaries, diverse, multi-coloured and vibrant)"

About 5 minutes in Nat refers to a video which can be seen here, be aware the video contains some adult language/themes:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1UYm4LUZmY/

Adam leads us through the first of 12 statements about our vision as a church, exploring the biblical foundations for the statement...

"A Church bringing change to the city, it's presence makes a big difference. Transforming society into something better, as the Gospel is shared and the Kingdom of God extended."

Nat looks at ways that God speaks to us, including the importance of scripture and the need to act.

Tom explores with us the truthfulness and reliability of scripture.

Resources:

Handout for following along with the talk.

Slides for the talk.

Extra resources, including historical sources.

Join Julie as she takes a more in depth look at Angels and Shepherds...

Tony shares a special message with us during the carol service.

Readings prior to the sermon:

Isaiah 9:2-7

Luke 1:46-55

Luke 2:1-20

John 8:12