#1) PURPOSE FOR THE VISION
Ø Hab 2:2-3 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Ø Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
o "Where there's no vision, people move to another parish" - Rick Warren
#2) VISION IS SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOU ARE!!!
Ø Ephesians 3:17-21 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18. May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19. And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
#3) VISION IS PROGRESSIVE
Ø 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6. And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7. And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
#4) UNDERSTAND THE VISION
Ø Daniel 9:23 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
The theme for 2010 is, “RUN WITH THE VISION.” The relay race is a very popular sporting event that is only successful with a whole team working together. In order for AU to continue to grow, it is going to take all of us “RUNNING” together. Another key component of the relay race is that the runners have complete focus. Therefore, we have organized the church into six key biblical imperatives that all of our ministries and activities will fall under. These AU Values are extracted from Acts 2:42-47:
Ø Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine (DISCIPLESHIP) and fellowship (FELLOWSHIP), and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. (MINISTRY) 46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house (FAMILIES), did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47. Praising God, (WORSHIP) and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. (EVANGELISM)
The AU values are as follows and we will be teaching, preaching, and living these principles for the rest of the year and for time to come:
Ø V.ALUE IS OUR WORD FOR FAMILIES
o Counseling Seminar with Rev. Stanley Russell ~ February 28th
o Soul’d Out Quartet in Shipshewana, IN ~ March 26th
o Quarterly Wednesday Family Nights
o Men’s Activities (Meets Monthly: 1 Prayer, 1 Fellowship) ~ Pastor Morehead
o Women’s Activities (Meets Monthly: 1 Prayer, 1 Fellowship) ~ Dr. Morehead
o Continuation of Family Month in September
Ø I.NSTRUCTION IS OUR WORD FOR DISCIPLESHIP
o AU MEMBERSHIP CLASSES ~ Pastor Morehead
§ 101: BEGIN THE FAITHWALK (Committing to AU Membership)
§ 201: STRETCH FOR THE RACE (Committing to Discipleship)
§ 301: RUN WITH THE VISION (Committing to Ministry)
o ONENESS REVIVAL: May 12th through May 16th: Rev. Talmadge French
o Train 20 “Search for Truth” Bible Study Teachers
o Teach 40 Bible Studies
o Train 20 Prayer Partners
Ø S.EEK IS OUR WORD FOR EVANGELISM
o Adoption of Adrian Village
o Visit Adrian Village once a month and pass out bags of food/drinks or items of need along with flyers, postcards, newsletters, etc. notifying them of the current events at AU and inviting them to join us.
o Implementation of the visitor’s center
Ø I.NSPIRATON IS OUR WORD FOR WORSHIP
o Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Children’s Choir, Praise Singers, more musician’s, New Sashes for Robes
Ø O.NE ACCORD IS OUR WORD FOR FELLOWSHIP
o May 30th ~ Memorial Day Picnic
o July 4th ~ Celebration of July 4th & Sr. Pastor’s Birthday
o September 5th ~ Dinner and Auction / Labor Day
o September 12th ~ Youth Day Breakfast
o September 19th ~ Kidz Day Breakfast 9:00 am
o September 26th ~ Family Breakfast 10:00 am
o November 21st ~ Thanksgiving Dinner After Service
o December 12th ~ Christmas Party 5:00 - 7:00pm
Ø N.EEDS-CENTERED IS OUR WORD FOR MINISTRY
o PRAYER PARTNERS TRAINING: February 7th & 14th ~ 10:00am - Sis. Strawcutter
o BIBLE STUDY TUNEUP: March 14th & 21st ~ 10:00am - Sr. Pastor
o SECRETARY TRAINING: March 6th ~ 12:00 - 3:00 ~ Candice Thayer
o YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY TRAINING: March 6th ~ 7:00 - 9:00 ~ The Thayer’s
o PUBLIC SPEAKING TRAINING (Bible Reading/Announcements) TBA ~ Pastor David
o SOUND & MEDIA TRAINING ~ TBA ~ Keith Beasley / Amy Gilbert
#5) RUN WITH THE VISION
Ø Psalm 18:29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Ø Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Ø Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Ø 1 Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
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