40 Days in the Word
Starting the week of February 19th! Click here to download the 40 Days in the Word registration form.
WHAT? – We have all been told to read our Bible. Many of us have tried only to find it as confusing at 60 degree weather in January. The result is: We set the Bible down, allow it to collect dust, and count on our Pastor to be the only source of spiritual growth for us. 40 Days in the Word is a church-wide weekly study of six principles of the Word of God. We will learn HOW to read our Bible and access the transformational power we have all heard about.
WHEN? – The campaign will officially begin on February 19 and continue through March 25th.
HOW? – The campaign will impact our lives through participation in Sunday services, small “journey” groups, and daily workbook scripture readings. The Sunday sermon, journey groups “digging deeper” dvd/discussion, and daily workbook are all linked together. Throughout the week journey groups will meet and dig deeper into the teaching in Sunday’s sermon. There will be a 15-25 minute DVD presentation by Rick Warren and discussions will be led by hosts within journey groups. Daily workbook assignments and online teachings and devotions will be made available to all members with internet access.
WHO? – This campaign is intended to reach every single member of our Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church. This includes regular attendees, members we have not seen in some time, our shut-in community, and youth. We need your help to reach all of these people.
WHERE? – Journey groups will meet both in homes and at church throughout the week. The purpose of so many groups is so that all church members will have an opportunity to participate fully. A calendar of groups and sign-up opportunities will be made available starting January 29th.
WHY? –Our journey of 40 Days in the Word will be a journey of eternal significance as we invite the entire body to participate and learn how to be not only “hearers” of the Word, but also “doers” of God’s Word.
This is a time to come together as one body, focused and determined toward one common goal. The impact that all of us, when focused in similar prayer and attention, will have in our community and individual lives will be amazing. There is POWER when we band together and focus our entire attention on Christ. I believe this is going to be a great time of healing, restoration and it will bring forth a sense of unity like this congregation and community have never seen or felt.
GLORY BE TO GOD!
So what’s next
- BE EXCITED WITH US!
- Prayerfully consider hosting a Journey Group in your home or at church.
- Participate in the campaign.
- Carry this message of hope and growth to all of the church. Encourage each member and people outside of the church to participate wholly.
- Pray for our team. Roger as Pastor, Shawn Dell as Campaign Director and Small group coordinator, Susan Taft as communications coordinator, RuthAnn Leadbeater as prayer coordinator, Lianne Riegal as weekend services coordinator, and Cindy Kelleher as small group co-leader.
