" If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves. But when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed." Proverbs 29:18 (The Message)
During this time of New Year's resoloutions and changes we can't help to think of the church. GUMC has been through a lot of changes in the last year. Many ups and downs. Many times of confusion. So now, we have this fresh start - this time of renewal and time to move past some of the events of the last year. I am not sure about you, but I felt as though the board meeting last Sunday was a time of renewed energy and enthusiasm for many of you. So as we look to the new year, we must think of our vision, mission and goals.
Who exactly is Graefenburg UMC? What do we do? What do we do well? What do we not do so well? What do we want to be known for? Where do we want to be at the end of this year? 5 years?
So as we think about these things, let us be very clear: A vision is picture God paints in your heart and mind of what should be. A goal can help you realize the vision, one step at a time. A vision is on going, ever changing. A goal is a step we take to acheive that vision.
A vision can be simple. Matthew used the words "Holy discontent." There are those times in our lives, small moments, where we look around and see something that just isn't right. Those are the moments that God gives us a vision of what should be.
What vision do you have for or church? What do you think should be part of our vision for the next year? Where is your "holy discontent"?
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