Friday, June 13, 2008

Summer at Citadel

Once again, we hit the streets. When I read the Bible, it's not merely as a book of history (although it its). It's not just something that I can glean information from, but it's even more so a manual for life. It shows me how to live and thus shows the church how to live. Citadel thrives to be a body who Reverences God, Raises Christians, Reaches People and Releases Leaders. With this in mind, it's vital that we don't allow the summer to make us take a break. As we look at the church in America, we notice a disturbing trend. Summer is the time the church takes a break. Well, first of all, how can the body of Christ (Jesus' representative in the earth) take a break? That would be equivalent to to the government or the air traffic controllers taking off because of a seasonal shift. Well, this undergirds the fact that the church is often thinking of its schedule, its plans and not those of the world around them. Please don't get me wrong, vacations are welcomed. Family time should happen. However, it's necessary that we realize that the summer is a time where more people are out in the streets, neighborhoods, etc. It is during this time that we are able to witness, minister to and share and show the love of Christ in very powerful and incredible ways. This is the reason for our initiatives this summer at Citadel.

Our community craves love and things to engage them. In a city that has closed down public parks, recreation centers and, for a myriad of reasons, have very few resources for things to do in the summer. In response to this, we are endeavoring to Reach People as we Raise Christians (all of this bringing glory and Reverence to God). Summer Movies Nights will be a fun filled time where our Citadel family along with our community get a chance to get some popcorn, sodas and sit under the stars watching some of the greatest films made on the big screen. There is no charge for this event. Then we will have our annual picnic on 4th of July weekend. We are having a fellowship for our members as well as all those whom we've made contact with in the community. We then kick off our Annual Summer Revival with an outdoor concert. This will prove to be quite exciting as we lift up the name of the Lord in song with some great artists who are featured to be at this event. Then of course the revival itself is one of the highlights of the summer as we take the Good News to the community "up close and personal". Then of course, we partner with Central Detroit Christian for the "Back To School Rally" where fun is always had as we minister to our community students returning to school. Then there's the Big Day 1,000 people in Church on September 7th. This should be so exciting to see both services full of worship, celebration and people loving God. Our membership has grown greatly and it will be great to see our "family" at it's fullest!!!

While these things are happening at particular points in time, our Bible Study which has grown between 40-60 people, will be "on the road" as we take God's light into the dark crevices of our dear community.

Although October is far from Summer, I must mention the fall alternative to Halloween which we're calling "Nights of Terror". It's a time for those who walk through to experience terror as they look at the lives of some young people who made bad choices on earth and it continued in eternity. It's going to be a great time.

Citadel, how can I say thanks for your incredible commitment to the lost and the least of these. I am glad to see that while other churches are "taking a break", we're turning it up for our Lord!!!! Love you all and look forward to your comments!!!!!!!

Citadel of Faith Covenant Church - His People, His Power

Summer at Citadel

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