1To experience a genuine sabbatical
rest – physical and spiritual renewal.
Leviticus 25:4 But in the
seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest,
a sabbath to the LORD.
2To reflect personally on what God has
done, is doing, and wants to do in and
through
him.
Philippians 2:13 for it is
God who works in you to will and to act in order to
fulfill his good purpose.
3To gain a new perspective on what the
Lord is doing in his Church.
John 4:35 I tell you, open
your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for
harvest.
4To capture a fresh vision and passion
of what God has for North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene!
Acts 11:5 “I was in the city
of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision.”
5To cultivate his leadership skills.
Romans 12:6, 8 We have
different gifts, according to the grace given to each
of us. If your gift is . . .
to lead, do it diligently. . . .
6To write meaningfully about practicing
the presence of God.
John 15:4 [Jesus speaking]
Remain in me, as I also remain in you.
7To return with a clear sense of
mission and renewed energy to accomplish it.
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations. . . .
For
North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene: May we continue to carry out faithfully
with joy and hope the ministry to which we are called – to call people to a
whole hearted relationship with Jesus Christ.
Let us invite people to church and speak with excitement about what God
is doing at our church. Speak about it on Facebook, tell your friends how great
God is and invite them to church.
For
Pastor Rick: May the Word of God encourage him. May the strength of God equip him.
May the Spirit of God empower him. May the wisdom of God instruct him. May the
hand of God direct him. May the shield of God defend him and bring him safely back to us.
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