As most of you know, LeeAnn and I recently returned from a Caribbean cruise celebrating an early wedding anniversary.  One of the things that we packed, in addition to our Bibles, was the Church Directory.  During our time at sea, each of your names was read on board the ship, and you were uplifted before the Throne of Grace. We prayed for you and asked the Lord to continue richly blessing your lives. 

The theme chosen for this year is ENABLING KINGDOM GROWTH. There are two components to this theme:

Spiritual growth and Numerical growth.  I do not know the extent of your spiritual growth.  Only God knows.  The Bible talks about individuals on the milk and some are chewing on the meat.  Wherever you are on that continuum, we invite you to grow.  One aspect of spiritual growth has to do with feeding on the Word of God.  To that end, we have encouraged all of you to read the totality of Scripture this year.

Another element to our theme has to do with numerical growth. Hopefully, as we grow spiritually, we will understand the importance of sharing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with others. Hence, numerical growth should automatically follow.  Jesus gives us His directive in the GREAT COMMISSION found in Matthew 28:19-20.

 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” 

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