Every year as our national denomination gathers together, reports come out describing the decline in evangelism and baptism.  2022 is no exception.  As I pondered this decline across our denomination and even in my own life, I began to remember what John Piper once stated, “missions exists because worship doesn’t.”  The only reason worldwide missions and local evangelism exists is because there are billions of people around the world who do not worship the Lord.  Thus, one of our goals until we reach heaven is to share the good news of Jesus Christ to those around us because in heaven we won’t need to evangelize.  But I wonder if worship is part of the reason we don’t evangelize?  I wonder if the reason I lack boldness to share the gospel at certain times is because I also lack a heart of worship and awe of Jesus Christ.  We see in Mark 5 when Jesus comes and heals the man with demons, when this man receives his life back, his only response is to plead with Jesus, to which Jesus commands him to go and declare all that Jesus had done for him.  And excitedly he does just that.  This man experienced life change and out of that life change, through a heart of awe for Jesus, he took the gospel to those he knew.  Before we can talk much about the need to share the gospel, we need to start with ensuring our hearts are in awe of Jesus Christ.  Could that be said of you?  Do you marvel at Christ?  Do you worship Christ?  May I plead with you to see Jesus as the treasure he is, and stir your heart to see him as such, then out of a heart of worship, declare that treasure to your friends, your family, and your neighborhood.  

                                         
                                           Pastor Derek

What's Happening At SCC


First Sundays: Since we have temporarily moved to the fellowship hall for our Sunday service, shortly after our morning service, we will open the floor for questions regarding the current sermon series through Revelation 2-3 on August 7th.  Feel free to ask questions and learn more.


Mission Team, August 7-14.  We are hosting a mission team from First Baptist Church Indian Trail.  They will spend the week prayer walking and serving communities across our valley.  Please pray for them and spend time chatting with them after the Sunday service on August 14th.



Equip Night: Want to see what the Bible says about parenting?  Come August 31st at 6:30pm to find out more at our next Equip Night.  We will take 2 sessions to look at Biblical commands about parenting and then talk about some specific tips about ways to shepherd your children to hear the glorious truths about Jesus Christ.  


Letters to the Churches Series, July 24th.  We will be pausing on our series in the book of Romans to look at the letters to the 7 churches found in Revelation 2-3.  This is Jesus stark warning to his church about the dangers of compromise and losing our first love for Jesus Christ.  May we take heed and turn to Jesus Christ.  


Members Meeting: September 11th directly following our Sunday service, we will host our next members meeting.  These are great times of fellowship along with hearing what God is doing in and through Sunbury City Church.  Please mark it on your calendar to attend.  Childcare and food will be provided.