an irresistible church

Mt. PleasantUnited Methodist Church

IrresistibleChurch“Are You Ready?”


Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.


For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words

but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.


And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’s message rang out from you not only

in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10


IrresistibleChurch“Your faith in God is known everywhere.”


“The church – a healthy church – is the expression of the gospel. It’s the way that the gospel comes to life.

It’s the way that people can taste and smell the gospel.” L. Newbegin


dys- is a Greek prefix meaning "abnormal", "difficult", or "impaired"

Dysfunctional


Dysfunctional‘Us’ vs ‘Them’ Mentality


DysfunctionalThe Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people…” Luke 18:11


DysfunctionalMembership Mindset


Dysfunctional“Abraham is our father,” they answered.“If you were Abraham’s children,” Jesus replied, “then you would do what Abraham did.” John 8:39


DysfunctionalIf we are truly Jesus’ disciples,

then we will do_______________what Jesus did!


DysfunctionalGlory Days Reunion

The Future is to be found in the Past.


DysfunctionalJesus continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the

commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!”Mark 7:9


Dysfunctional“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do

you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

5 Signs of a

IrresistibleChurch!


EnthusiasticChurchhas a optimistic, quirky, positive self-image


Laughter is and will always be, the best form of therapy!

EnthusiasticChurchOur mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs

of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” Psalm 126:2(NIV)


AdventurousChurch


Owns a BIG VISION that EXCITES as well as ELEVATES. Creates a sense of urgency, unity and utility!

AdventurousChurch


It is the challenges we face, the mountains we climb, the controversies we confront that push us beyond our fears.

AdventurousChurch


We’ll never insult God with small thinking, sacred cows or safe living.

OutspokenChurchCourageously confronts diseases like poverty, hunger,

addictions, illiteracy, loneliness, and consumerism.


“Hope has two beautiful daughters, Anger and Courage;

Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do

not remain the way they are.” St. Augustine


OutspokenChurch


– A Leading Advocate for children and family issues.

– A Catalytic Presence in our Community and World.

GratefulChurchAbundant in Praise, Affirmation, and Generosity!


The Grateful Person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by EXPERIENCE. And that makes all the difference.

Thomas Merton


Worship a natural response to God’s extravagant grace.


PartnershipChurchEveryone Matters!


PartnershipChurchImagine what we can do together!


One of the Best Feelings in the World…


is knowing your PRESENCE and your ABSENCE both means something to someone.

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