2011 church without walls annual report

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CHURCHWITHOUTWALLS2011ANNUALREPORTAGUIDETOOURPAST,PRESENTANDFUTUREATCWOW

619SWilliamsonSt.,Atlanta,MO63530(660)281-7777

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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MO

ABOUTCHURCHWITHOUTWALLS

WhyweExist

We believe the 1950's way of doing church is failing to reach out to non-believers. Inmany cases, today's churches are more preoccupied with meeting the needs of the

most vested members instead of those who have yet to walk in their doors. This

ministry's purpose is to reach out to people that traditional churches cannot relate toalone. We believe the sole source of doctrine is the Bible and that a genuine decision to

accept Jesus Christ is the way to a changed, fruitful, and eternal life.

OURPURPOSE

To lead people to a productive,lifelong relationship with JesusChrist.

OURFOUNDINGVERSE

That if you confess with yourmouth Jesus is Lord, and believein your heart God raised Himfrom the dead, you will be saved.Romans 10:9

MINISTRYTEAM

Our ministry team was created toadminister the activities of the

church and are elected at theministrys annual meeting held inFebruary. Meetings are held thefirst Sunday of every monthfollowing worship unless otherwiseannounced.

Ministry team meetings are open toanyone that has ever attendedworship at Church WithOut Walls.We do not maintain churchmemberships. The official ministryteam is comprised of at most fivemembers. Huberta Jackson andMary Summa served as secretaryand treasurer until November 2011.

Our final team membership for theyear was as follows:

Aaron Baker, PresidentBlaine Moore, Vice PresidentShallon Collier, SecretaryJanice Bane, Treasurer

Cathy Baker, Member

To learn more about the ministryteam and its duties, see the By-Laws, attached in the Appendix.

2011GROUPLEADERS

Adults: Chad Summa is a native ofLawson, Missouri and a graduate ofCentral Christian College of the


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MOBible (CCCB) with a Masters in theOld Testament from CincinnatiChristian University. Chad iscurrently finishing a PhD programat Concordia Seminary in St. Louis

and is a professor of Old TestamentStudies at CCCB in Moberly andlives with his wife, Mary, in ruralHuntsville. Volunteers helped finishthe year when the Summas endedtheir service at CWOW: AaronBaker, Kelly Foley of Kirksville andMarty Lowe of Shelbina.

Young Adults: Aaron Bakeris anAtlanta native and serves as the

president and co-founder of theministry. A Mizzou grad, Aaron isthe Chief of Staff to Missouri Sen.Bill Stouffer. Aaron has a love forteaching new believers.

Teens: Erica Bakerwas raised in

La Plata and is a graduate ofMoberly Area Community Collegewith an emphasis in early childhoodeducation; she works as a nanny inColumbia. Erica also helps provide

breakfast every Sunday morningbefore worship.

Middle School: Kyla Wilcox is agraduate of Macon High Schooland served on staff at Macon FirstBaptist Church as the director ofAWANAS. She is the mother ofthree and married to Jimmy, whohelps with the church facilities andlawn.

Elementary: La Plata nativeJustine Bane is a graduate ofCulver Stockton College inelementary education. She servedas the elementary teacher throughthe entire year.

Nursery: Huberta Jackson isanother Atlanta native who hasreturned to the area. Huberta is agraduate of Hannibal-La Grange

College and has worked for theDivision of Family Services formore than 20 years. She has twochildren, Trevor and Stephanie.

ELDERS&DEACONS

There are currently no eldersnamed for this congregation.Aaron Bakerwas electeddeacon on November 1, 2009.

Chad Summa was elected asdeacon on April 3, 3011.

FRIENDOFCHURCH

WITHOUTWALLSAWARD

Each year, a Friend of Church


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MOWithOut Walls award is given toan individual our couple that havesupported the ministry with theirprayers, work or financial gifts.Previous award recipients

include:

2011: Angela Schultz, Atlanta,MO.

2010: Richard & JackieThomas, Madison, MO.

2009 Cindy OLaughlin,Shelbina, MO.

WHATWEDIDIN2011

Rotated volunteer teens asnursery leaders includingShalyla Collier, Taylor Howlettand Felicity Wilcox. TeensAustin York and Tristan Collierhelped with roof repairs.

Sponsored the local junior highschool girls softball teamincluding yellow CWOW shirts.

Twelve of the fourteen studentshave participated in the ministry.Shallon Collierwas one of thecoaches of the team.

Performed our first wedding forCWOW family members: Mr. &Mrs. Derrick & Le Kia (Waite)McQuitty.

Took high school students on

campus tours in St. Joseph andWarrensburg.

Participated in the AtlantaHomecoming with kids gamesand a parade entry led by RuthDowney.

Hosted a family swim night atthe Kirksville Aquatic Center

including Ashlea Penningtonsbaptism. Students enjoyed dinnerat Taco Bell afterwards.

Sent a mission team to Joplinprepare meals for tornadocleanup volunteers and todistribute food andhousehold items. Thefirst crew included 25volunteers: DianneDiamond, BriannaFarrell, Aaron & EricaBaker, Erick Thornton,Ashley Gordon, AustinYork, BayleeThornton, DerrickThornton, PhoebeDowell, KirstenGilliland, CoreySmothers, SkylaSmothers, JulieSmothers, ShalylaCollier, Tristan Collier,Abbie Parton andAmelia Smothers.

Sent a second team offourteen to Joplinincluding Katy Baker,Shalyla Collier,Phoebe Dowell andSamantha Reed, LanaAllen, AmeliaSmothers, CordelBane, Justina Reed, AaronBaker, Stephanie Prewitt, NeilSampson, Zach Small, andRichard and Cathy Cochran.

Hosted a movie outing foradults to see Courageous and atour the home ofChad and MarySumma near Moberly.

Sponsored Haley and TabithaGatts to a summer camp,Generation Joshua.

Sponsored a group of 20 teensand adults to see a drama,Heaven and Hell at UnitedTrinity Church in Macon. Dinnerat a local Mexican restaurant

followed.

Participated in a benefit forSam and Sherri Smothersfamily, helping the ElmerCommunity raise the roof for thefamilys home.

Sponsored Ojuanna Smith to aChristian Rodeo Camp inUnionville (pictured).

Took responsibility of upkeep,maintenance and insurance ofthe property at 619 SouthWilliamson Street in Atlanta.


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Held a points contest for teensto encourage good habits likeattending and bringing Bibles andfriends to church. The prize wastickets to a luxury suite at aMizzou basketball game. ShalylaCollierand Katy Bakerwere thewinners.

Held a prayer vigil for Vincent

Elrod after a fatal car accidentkilling one local teen. The ministrylater organized a money bomb forthe local student, raising morethan $1,500 for his care and othercosts.

Hosted adult game nights at thechurch for weekend fellowship.

Donated $250 to Russell andCarol Barrfor their mission toFrance.

Hosted Rock-n-TacoTuesdays, Super Sundays,Saturday Night Lives and aYouTube Night as a way toconnect with local teens.

Hosted missionaries Jed andKayla Olson to discuss theirministry in Cambodia. CWOWserves as their sending agents,saving an estimated $2,000annually. The ministry alsodonated $250 in 2011 to theirministry, Mission Forward.

Launched an event calendarincluding reservations for thefacilities, events at Atlanta C-3Schools, and events at CWOWon the ministrys website.

Hosted author and formerlesbian, Janet Boynes, as aguest speaker. The ministry nowsupports Janet Boynes Ministries

with a monthly gift of $100.

Donated $300 to Trinity UnitedMethodist of Church ofBrookfield in appreciation of theuse of their vehicles.

Sponsored Phoebe Dowell toattend World View Academy in


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MOColumbia, MO in the full amountof $695.

Hosted Never Blue Avenuefrom Columbia to lead worshipduring several weekends.

Supported Lauren McElhaneyof Bevier for a short-term missionto Greece in the amount of $250.

Assisted locals with electricityand water bills in the amount of$599.96.

Sent Stephanie and HubertaJackson to Financial Peace

University.

Continued liability insurance.

Ordered newChurchWithOutWalls t-shirts: blueand black.

Took teensto ChristianXplosion inSedaliaincludingMercy Me.

Hostedhunters fromMichigan inthe housechurch toraise fundsfor theministry.

Hosted trainings for a localsmall business including the useof our audio visual equipment.

Broke Sunday attendancerecord at 75 on April 17, 2011.

Hit a monthly averageattendance high of 60 in March2011.

Maintained a Caring Bridgesite, organized a money bomb,and provided in-home care forKim Moore during her battle withcancer.

Sent four students toBonkers as an attendancereward. The group includedJaveen Collier, Ojuanna Smith,Danielle Welch and JulieSmothers. Don and Anita Smithled the group to Columbia.

Continued a computer labprogram for college students and

the community including fourlaptops and a wireless printer.

Observed communion on amonthly basis.

Made 300 cherry pies for afundraiser for the womensministry trip to Women of Joy.

Invited Ken Lundstrom andKelly Foley of Kirksville andMarty Lowe of Shelbina to fill inforChad Summa.

Contributed $300 to CentralChristian College of the Bible(CCCB) and worked withvolunteers from the campus toassist with classes.

Continued God Rods Ministrywith a performance at our Easter

program.

Hosted monthly PotluckSundays atthe church.

Started aHornet Packministry tofightchildhood

hunger onweekendsaway fromschool.

MadeValentinecare boxesfor seniors inthe area.

Started awomensprayer

partner ministry led by AnitaSmith.

Organized a Skating Party with34 local children and adults inattendance. Afterwards, thegroup returned to the church for a


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MO20 banana split, a devotional andprayer.

Hosted an Easter Egg Huntincluding 5,000 eggs and goodybags, 25 local teen and adultvolunteers and more than 300children and adults participating.The hunt included praying withfamilies, explaining the stations ofthe cross, iTunes cards for teensand gas cards for adults. Ananonymous donor provided $500towards the event.

Sponsored a group of sixwomen to the Women of Joy

Conference in Loisville, KY: EricaBaker, Brianna Farrell, DianneDiamond, Mary Summa, LoriJackson and Pam Sampsonattended the conference featuringCasting Crowns and Gretchen

Carlson from Fox and Friends.

Celebrated Graduation Sundaywith leather-bound NIV StudyBibles gifted to high schoolgraduates Aaron Sampson,Nathaniel Lush, BriannaFarrell, Jeana Bane, CodyBenowitz and Tara Pore. SixthGrade graduates received redleather NLT "Live" Biblesincluding Molly Waddle, TannerSmith, Danielle Welch, andJulie Smothers and TristanBorron. A blue and red cakeprepared by Ruth Downey wasenjoyed at a reception followingworship, each side representedthe Atlanta Hornets and the LaPlata Bulldogs, respectively.

Hosted a Summer Campout,with six students baptized during

the weekend. The eventual rincluded a bonfire and weenieroast.

Organized an outdoor movienight at the ministry. The eveningincluded a swimming-pool-full ofpopcorn and the playing of ToyStory on the exterior of thehouse church.

Fed more than 300Thanksgiving meals at ourannual Fall Smorgasbord,raising more than $5,000 for theministry at The Silver Rails eventcenter in La Plata.

Provided a Christmas programincluding the reading of theChristmas story in Luke 2 on theSunday before Christmas. Noworship was held on Sunday,


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MODecember 25, 2011.

Traveled to the Xtreme YouthConference with 18 studentsand adults sponsored by theministry. Entertainers includedToby Mac, New Song and theDave Crowder Band. Speakersincluded David Nasser, TomRichter and Cody Deese. KylaWilcox, Aaron Baker and ZachSmall served as adultchaperones. Students attendingincluded Justina Reed, TristanCollier, Danielle Welch,Jeremiah Rhoads, KailinDunham, Tanner Smith, LanceCouch, Vincent Elrod, FelicityWilcox, Tagan Brookhart, JadeWhitesel, Katie Ogden, EranFrasier, Demetri Thomas andBrandon Wilcox.

OURHISTORY

Church WithOut Walls Ministriesmet for its first worship service onApril 13. 2008, to reach people of

all ages that may not be reachedby traditional churches. Themission statement of the ministrywas to lead people to aproductive, lifelong relationshipwith Jesus Christ.

After meeting at the Olde AtlantaLocker Restaurant, thecommunity building and park, thecongregation began worshipingas a house church in a homepurchased by Aaron and EricaBakervia foreclosure sale at 619South Williamson Street. Theywere the only bidder at thecourthouse steps the date of thesale, October 16, 2008. Thefacilities have provided a greatlayout and location for activities.

Aaron and Erica Baker, CathyBaker, the late Linda Gladhill,the late Lynnette Gladhill,Kerry Green, Huberta Jackson,Barbie Kitts, and SharonPennington were adults active inhelping to meet the ministrysearly purpose in its first year.Debbie Cain became a part ofthe ministry in the summer of2008 to help with the elementarysmall group. The group describedtheir doctrine as fundamentallyBible-based, with Methodisthospitality and Baptist zeal forSalvation.

A majority of those attendingworship in the ministrys first year

were 30 years old or less,including a large portion ofteenagers actively participating inthe planning and execution ofministry activities. In its first year,the ministry sent a group of 34youths and adults to a youthrevival in Branson. This eventhelped grow the ministry,

including the addition of severalfamilies from La Plata.

Some of the more active youth inthe ministrys first year includedAutumn Zahn, Brock Simons,Cindy Erwin, Sam and CodyBenowitz, Derek Wertz, Derrick

McQuitty, Jesse Likes,Nathaniel Lush, Robert andRodney Nearhood, StephanieJackson, Tricia and Tara Pore,and Zach Reed. Several of thesestudents participated in a missiontrip administered by the ministryto Chicagos south side in thesummer of 2008.

By the end of that first year,

Aaron Bakerwas leading theadult small group, Erica Bakertaught teens, and Debbie Cainwas in charge of the elementaryclass. Volunteers took turnsassisting in the nursery. Adultsalso met for ministry teamplanning meetings weekly onSunday evenings, including aBible Study. In 2009, the ministry


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MOteam began meeting on the firstSaturday, monthly. Today, theministry meets following worshipon Sundays.

Kerry Green was instrumental inestablishing the paperwork andnonprofit status for thecongregation through the help ofa local accountant and lawyer.

Aaron Bakerleads worship mostSundays with the help ofRodneyNearhood. Grant Roberts,Merzaydee Moore, CodyBenowitz and Pang Herhave allled the praise and worship music.

Today, Sunday morning worshipservices still include atrademark country-style breakfastprovided by theministry and itsvolunteers. Thesemeals include aweekly rotation ofitems such as

pancakes and baconand biscuits andgravy.

The congregationcontinues to not havepaid staff or a pastor.There is no officialmembership roll. Allbrothers and sistersare responsible for

meeting the needs ofthose in thecongregation andcommunity.

Many of the foundersof the ministry wereactive in the AtlantaUnited MethodistChurch. Historically,

participants have been from avariety of backgrounds includingBaptist, Methodist, Pentecostal,Presbyterian, Catholic, andChristian Churches.

The ministry is best known for itsinvitation and outreach in thecommunity and its work with localyouth.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms performed at ChurchWithOut Walls include:

1. Cody Benowitz, March 21,2009 by Aaron Baker at theMacon Comfort Inn.

2. Rodney Nearhood, October

4, 2009 by Aaron Baker inthe yard at CWOW.

3. Katie Ogden, June 19, 2010by Aaron Baker in a poolnear CWOW.

4.

Tristan Borron, June 19,2010 by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

5. Kirsten Gilliland , June 19,2010 by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

6. Christina Pennington, June19, 2010 by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

7. Sharon Pennington, June 19,2010 by Aaron Baker in a

pool near CWOW (rebaptismby immersion).8. Ojuanna Smith , June 19,


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MO2010 by Chad Summa in apool near CWOW.

9. Aaron Baker, June 19, 2010by Chad Summa in a poolnear CWOW (rebaptism by

immersion).10.Phoebe Dowell, June 20,2010, by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

11.Derrick McQuitty, June 18,2011, by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

12.Le Kia McQuitty, June 18,2011, by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

13.LanceCouch,June 18,2011, byAaronBaker in apool nearCWOW.

14.TannerSmith,June 18,2011 ,byAaronBaker in apool nearCWOW.

15.TristaSmith,June 18,2011, by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

16.Javeen Collier, June 19,2011, by Aaron Baker in apool near CWOW.

17.Ashlea Pennington, October22, 2011, by Aaron Baker atthe Aquatic Center inKirksville.

We baptize to follow what Jesusinstructed us to do as an outwardexpression of our faith.

Baptisms are a public way toacknowledge our entry into thechurch and our decision to makeJesus Christ Lord in our life.Items to consider before being

baptized: 1) Have you acceptedJesus Christ as Lord in your life?2) When / how you came to thisdecision. 3) Do your actionsreflect a changed heart and yourlifelong commitment? 4) Are youcommitted to making your bodyand your life a living sacrifice toGod by studying his word,worshiping him regularly, building

up his church here on earth andsharing your faith with others? 5)Do you understand you are notsaved by water nor by goodworks, but by Gods grace

through the acceptance of JesusChrist as your savior?

Once the above items aresatisfied, the following must bedetermined: 1. A date, time, andlocation for the baptism; thiscould include worship at WOW,an event at WOW, or any other

time or facility and 2. TheChristian to perform the baptism.

Anyone interested in learningmore about being baptizedshould discuss the matter with asmall group leader at ChurchWithOut Walls.

INFORMATIONFOR

VISITORS

Guests who have or could visitChurch CWOW should receivethe following information bypersonal visit followed by a

written note:

Where is thechurch?

We are ahouse churchlocated at 619S. WilliamsonSt., Atlanta,MO 63530.We are oneblock west ofthe school andthree blockssouth of thecity park. Thehome rests atthe southwest

corner of the city of Atlanta.

What do you believe?

Our purpose is to lead people to

a productive, lifelong relationshipwith Jesus Christ; our foundingverse is Romans 10:9: That ifyou confess with your mouth thatJesus is Lord and believe in yourheart God raised him from thedead, you will be saved.

You will find that our presentationof the Gospel is compatible with


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most Protestant churches inAmerica. Our adults include folkswith a Baptist, Methodist,Presbyterian, Pentecostal,Catholic, and Independent

Christian Church backgrounds.

What is your service format?

We begin breakfast at 9:30 A.M.and worship at 10 A.M. By 10:30A.M. we break into our smallgroups. Those small groups endat 11:30 A.M.

We strive to provide an inviting

and friendly atmosphere. A large,country-style breakfast isprovided each week with coffeemugs provided to all attendees.

We use acoustic guitars orrecordings to lead contemporarypraise and worship songs.

We work hard to provide Christ-centered small groups dividedbetween preschool, elementary,teens, and adults. We do not dosermons, except for the last

Sunday of each month when aguest speaker is invited to sharehis or her testimony.

Are you just a youth ministry?

No! Although God has blessedus with a large number of teensat worship services, we are achurch made up of every agegroup. Of course, children do

have a special place in ourhearts.

Who is your pastor?

We do not currently have a paidpastor. Each of the small groupshas a leader that presents theirBiblical small group lesson anddiscussion. Aaron Baker typically

leads a portion of our morningworship and serves as a deacon.Our participants do not expect tobe pastored by one individual.Each person committed to the

purpose of the ministry is calledto minister to the needs of thechurch family and beyond.

How do I fit in?

We will strive to provide you withthe opportunity and the resourcesto grow in your faith andunderstanding of God's plan foryour life. You can become as

involved as you choose. Ourfocus is becoming a churchwhere everyone can belong andserve - no matter their maturityand knowledge.

What do I need to wear?


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Come as you are. We areinterested in you - not yourwardrobe. Many in ourcongregation wear jeans, somedress up a bit more, but overallwe are casual in our dress.

What about my children?

We provide age-appropriate,Bible-centered classes for all agegroups. Of course, your childrenare always welcome to join you atany time.

If I visit, will I be singled out asa guest?

We treat guests as regulars. Forexample, you will not be asked to

stand or to say anything orotherwise be made to feeluncomfortable.

How do you take communion?

As Jesus instructed, we takecommunion to remember thesacrifice He made on the cross.We take communion in varying

ways on the first Sunday of eachmonth. We believe communionshould be limited to those whohave confessed with their mouth,Jesus is Lord and have been orplan to be baptized as followersof Jesus Christ.

Will I be asked for money?

No. We do not ask our people forspecific donations and we wouldcertainly not ask a newcomer tocontribute financially to ourministry.

Any offerings you may give arecompletely your decision; Godhas blessed our ministryfinancially and we have never

failed to meet a need because ofa lack of funds.

An offering is taken at thebreakfast bar every Sunday tocover the costs of the ministry.These include utilities for thefacilities, breakfast and eventcosts.

Will I be contacted or placed ona mailing list?

Those that participate in any partof our ministry receive a quarterlynewsletter unless requestedotherwise. We also try to followup with guests to thank them forattending and to answer anyquestions. However, any furthercontact would be up to you.

Summary:

We are serious about our missionto lead people to a productive,lifelong relationship with Jesus

Christ. We care more about folksthat have not yet become a partof our church than our mostvested members. We are here tobe Christs church on earth, not todivide. We would love for yourfamily to be a part of ours.

WHATWETEACH

Christian education is a focalpoint of our ministry. It is ourhope that graduates of eachsmall group would know andunderstand the following truths:

Nursery:

God created the world.(Genesis 1:1)

Jesus was born in a lowlymanger and is the son ofGod.

Jesus died on a cross for oursins; on the third day he rosefrom the dead.

Jesus is Gods only son andif you believe in him, you willknow him in heaven. (John3:16)

Elementary:


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MO Accepting Jesus Christ and

being born again is the mostimportant decision we canmake in our lives it is achoice to make Jesus Christ

the Lord of your life. God is represented in three

parts: The Father, The Son,and The Holy Spirit.

Baptism is an outward sign ofour inward decision to makeJesus Lord in our life. Thisdecision leads to oursalvation.

We take communion monthlyto remember the

broken bodyand the blood ofJesus Christ onthe cross.

There is onlyone path toheaven and it isthrough JesusChrist.

The Bible isGod-breathed

and absolutelytrue. It is true nomatter who youare, where youlive or when youare living.

We shouldstudy the Bible to know andlove God more, including howto use it and where to find thebooks.

The Bible begins with Adamand Eves original sin and howit removed people from God.The rest of the Bible teachesus people can get back withGod.

An understanding of thefollowing Biblical stories andcharacters: Adam and Eve,Cain and Abel, Noah, The

Tower of Babel, Abraham,Lots Wife, Isaac, Jacob,Joseph, the Twelve Tribes ofIsrael, the Exodus, Moses,The Ten Commandments.

Teens:

A Biblical-world-view is thesafest bet to please God inour daily lives and to grow inour relationship with Him.

God does not cause badthings to happen, he letsthem happen.

If someone makes thegenuine decision to acceptJesus Christ, they will live adifferent, more fruitful life.This includes good works.

Good works do not get us toheaven, making Jesus Lordin our lives, does. However, ifwe are genuinely saved, wewill have good works.

If a person has made thegenuine decision to acceptChrist, they will work to turnaway (repent) from their sins.

However, we will always besinners.

Even though we are brokenand are not worthy, we canstill go to heaven if we accept

Jesus Christ. That is grace.

Adults:

We can debate, but should notdivide over Christian issuessuch as communion, baptism,and end times.

It is our hope adults wouldhave an understanding of the

truths being taughtto our other smallgroups and adeeperunderstanding ofthe historicalbackground of theentire Bible.

ATTENDANCE

Trends forattendance at

Church WithOutWalls on Sundaymornings continuesto be difficult todiscern. Theministry continuesto grow with 300

individuals visiting in the lastthree years. However, attendanceis irregular for most individuals.We had significant growth in

2011, but by the end of the yearlost several families for variousreasons: Smith, Downey,Diamond, Jackson and Summa.Averages include:

2008: 18 2009: 32 2010: 33 2011: 46


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2011 ANNUAL REPORTCHURCH WITHOUT WALLS, ATLANTA, MO2011HIGHLIGHTS

Sent two mission teams sentto Joplin following the tornado.

Broke Sunday attendancerecord of 75 (April 17, 2011)and monthly attendancerecord of 60 (March 2011).

Received a record amount ofdonations, totaling $41,465.

Witnessed a miracle in thehealing of Vincent Elrod.

Organized money bombs forthe Elrod and Moore Families.

Continued community eventslike the annual Easter EggHunt and Fall Smorgasbord.

619SWilliamsonSt.,Atlanta,MO63530

Phone(660)281-7777

[email protected]

Online:www.goatlantachurch.com

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