In the first part of our message series WHO, ME ? Prepared, Empowered, and Improved (Listen here),we discussed the topic on living on purpose. God has bigger plans for us than we can ever imagine. The foundation of a GOD idea is the what, and the reality is the how. Here is the point: God ideas always come with a what but never come with a how.
On March 28 we are going to be unveiling the BIGGEST announcement in the history of Clearview Church. This is a vision that takes faith, purpose, dedication, and commitment. We as the people of the church are going to have to start living more on purpose, vision, and faith than we are on our own understanding. The time is here! God has given us the vision of what but we are asking him to show us the how. I’m ready, are you?
Our vision for Clearview Church is to REACH communities and INTRODUCE people to Jesus Christ AND WE NEED YOU TO BE A PART. Easter Sunday is only 3 weeks away! Did you know that more people attend church on Easter Sunday than any other time of the year? I am asking you to invite 3 people to our Easter service on Sunday, April 4.
NOTE: Click here to invite a friend by email.
Over the next 3 weeks I will be providing motivation to help us invite others to Easter Sunday. Let’s get ready to reach our community.
Below are some interesting facts I saw recently.
DID YOU KNOW: Building relationships in a Christian community is a strong motivator for coming to church. Thirty-two percent of those surveyed want to “be around those with similar values” and 31 percent would consider returning to church “to make friends.” Finally, a similar number would return “to make a difference/help others” (30 percent) in their community.
Recently I found some statistics about Americans and invitations to church. Take a close look at #1 and let this motivate us all to invite people to Clearview on Easter Sunday, April 4.
1. Over half of Americans say they would visit a church if they receive a personal invitation from a family member, friend or neighbor.
2. The latest LifeWay Research survey found that people are most willing to hear about a local congregation through a family member (63 percent) and through a friend or neighbor from the church (56 percent)
3. According to one survey, 48 percent of Americans are willing to receive information about a local congregation through an informative ad in the newspaper, 46 percent are willing through an outdoor sign or billboard, and 45 percent are willing through letters mailed to the home.
