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There is quite a bit of misunderstand-
ing about what is meant by the
phrase missional church. Some
emergent church leaders take it as a
badge for the found-
ing of non-
traditional, anti-
institutional church
projects.
However, the mis-
sional church conver-
sation is not about
church planting per
se, though it could
fuel the planting of
new churches. When
I speak of missional church, Im not
primarily speaking about any church
growth or church planting scheme.
Im not talking about a plan or a
scheme at all.
The missional church conversation isprimarily a biblical and theological
conversation that starts not with the
church or our culture, but with the
mission of God as revealed in the
Bible and then carried out through-
out history through Gods gracious
guidance of his people, the church.
Through the influence of many
voices in this conversation, I have
come to summary the mission of God
in three steps. From the beginning of
the biblical story, Gods mission has
always been (1) to call a distinct peo-
ple (2) to live his life (3) for the sake
of the world. This mission is deeply
rooted in the nature and character of
God and those who join this mission
will look increasingly like God.
To call a distinct people. Whether we
are in the Old Testament or New,
God seeks to call a people to be his
own. In the Old Testament, God
called the Israelites to live a life dis-
tinct in the Ancient Near East. True,
many of Israels practices were simi-
lar to the nations around them. How-
ever, what was distinct about Israel
was their commitment to YHWH and
to him alone. In the New Testament,
we have a continuation of this story
in the distinct life which Jesus lived
and which he passed on to his disci-
ples. Thus, the church
was born to live out this
life until Jesus returns.
To live Gods life. Part of
the uniqueness of the
Christian life is that at
root it is a renunciation of
our lives so that we can
take upon the life of
Christ. With the rhythm
of the death, burial and
resurrection of Jesus, our
lives participate in the life of God by
living, suffering and even dying for
the good of others. For the sake of
the world. There are perhaps plenty
of Christians who really do want to
be part of Gods distinct people and
think they want to live Gods way.
However, the missing link is often
today that we, in line with the cul-
ture in which we live, dont under-
stand that our lives are now dedi-
cated to do good in this world and
for this world.
Stan Helton
Tammany Oaks Church of Christ
Louisiana,
THE MISSIONAL CHURCH AND GODS MISSION! by Dr. Stan Helton
ASSEMBLY TIMES
Sunday Morning:
NEW TIME 10:30am
Full Family Fellowship
Thursday Evening:
Will resume Sept. 16
Small groups still active
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CONTACT INFO
1 Christina Street
Village of Kenosee Lake
Box 184
S0C 2S0
(306)577-2477
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LEADERSHIP
Elders:
Cameron Husband
Harold Floyd
Dale King
Jim Sedor
Minister:
Rolland Bouchard
THRIFT STORE DAYS
We will be working the thrift store
September 7 & 9
October 5 & 7
November 2 & 4
November 30 & December 2
December 28 & 30
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please check the bulletin board
sign-up sheets to find out where
you can help.
BERNARD AND ALICIA
Bernard and Alicia will be coming
through on August 24th, which is a
Tuesday. We would like to organ-
ize supper potluck for that day so
they can do a presentation on their
work in Mexico.FOOD PANTRY
Our Food Pantry need to be re-
stocked. Please bring some non-
perishable food items to contribute
to the pantry next Sunday. Thank
you for your help.
SUNDAY TIME CHANGE
We will be returning to our regular
schedule on September 12th.
Please mark your calendars for that
day. Our Bible class will be at10:00am and our full Assembly will
be at 11:00am. For more info talk
to Rolland.
THE GAMBIA MISSION UPDATE!
There are over 20 children needing
sponsors in order to attend school
in Old Jeshwang this upcoming
year. $150 provides schooling for a
child for a year. Contact Trevor for
information on how to sponsor achild.
THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE
STUDY!
The Thursday evening study at the
church building is finished now until
September 16.
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
If you would like your event men-
tioned in the bulletin, please talk to
Rolland by Thursday each week.Thank you for your cooperation with
this. You can call 577-8419 or
email
WEDDING SHOWERS
Murray and Alice Hughes were
married on June 19. There will be
a wedding shower for them today
after potluck lunch. There will also
be a shower for Tammy and AnsonPalmer on August 29th. Gifts wel-
come, or talk to Rolland to contrib-
ute to one.
THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATESTHE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATESTHE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
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Living the
Life of
God is evidenced
by incrediblecourage
Do not be afraid for
I am with youAll of August!
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Marie McMillanContinued health con-
cerns
Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Mission-
aries in Mexico
Joe FoxSurgery for His hip and conse-quent unemployment.
Our Shepherdsleadership and care
Chris Cornforthcontinued health con-
cerns.
All of those still struggling with grief.
Our small gatherings.
The Lonechild Family
Catherine Taylor successful and speedy
recovery from her recent surgery.
Pamela and Owen King recently miscar-
ried.
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...
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Activities for AssemblyAugust 15th, 2010
Welcome and Theme for Today
Above All Else
452 Standing on the Promises
Responsive Reading Heb. 10:19-25
57 Great Is Thy Faithfulness vs. 1&3
31 Be Still and Know vs. 1
589 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
627 Theres a Royal Banner vs. 1&3
560 Living By Faith vs. 1&2
Communion
539 Higher Ground vs. 1,2,&3
Lesson
Sharing for Prayer
Announcements
853 When We All Get to Heaven
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48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the
wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the nighthe went out to them, walking on the lake. He was about to
pass by them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the
lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, 50 be-
cause they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he
spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be
afraid." Mark 6