I AM ONE

At the beginning of a summer message series on the Church, I gave a challenge called: I Am One.
The message series was entitled: The Plan, as it focused on the one and only plan Jesus left us with, as to what we were to do until He returns: Make Disciples! We may all approach it differently and communicate it differently, but it is THE PLAN we are to be following. Of course, it is all about following Him! Our church purpose statement puts it this way: Following Jesus one step at a time.
As we take our next steps in following Jesus and come alongside someone else to take the next step, we are making disciples.

Over the summer, in looking for 100 people in our little church, there have been 84 so far that have taken the challenge. They have signed a "I am one" paper and posted it to the board under the cross. It has been encouraging to see the response our people have had, to pursue discipleship individually, and as a church. Over the summer, we have shared what our discipleship process is here; and how we can all be a part of it. So, once again, here is the challenge that was made; and to which others can still commit:

I AM ONE
The challenge is this: We are looking for 100 people who attend Weymouth Community Church, who would commit to making our purpose statement their main focus: Following Jesus One Step At A Time. This is all about discipleship. Jesus' final command to his followers included one main imperative: "make disciples". The other phrases explained what would be included in the process of this one main command: Going, baptizing, and teaching others to obey all that Jesus said.

There are 2 key questions that a person who makes discipleship the main focus is going to continually ask: What is my next step?; Who am I helping take their next step? These 2 questions can keep us thinking about and pursuing the one thing we are supposed to be doing. We get distracted by so many other things in life, including good things in church. We are interested in the music style, preaching style, the facility, the programs, and so many other things.

But what would happen if we kept our focus on the main thing? What is it was all about THE Plan? What could be accomplished, even in a small church, if 100 people dedicated themselves to following Jesus one step at a time? Are you 1 of those 100 that God is calling? If so, then make your statement:

 

I AM ONE