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From Values to Vision
New Life Christian Fellowship21 June 2015
What should NLCF look like?
New Life Christian FellowshipNew Life Christian Fellowship
From Values to Vision
1 Chronicles 28 v 2, 11-20“I had it in my heart to build a
house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the
footstall of our God, and I made plans to build it.” (v2)
NLCF Value 1 – Jesus
“We are committed to putting Jesus Christ at the centre of Everything
we do.”
From Values to Vision
JESUSJESUS
NLCF Value 2 – The Bible
“Believing the Bible is the inspired Word of God, we are committed to
teaching its message and to encouraging each other to read,
understand and live out the truths it contains.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLE
JESUSJESUS
NLCF Value 3 – Prayer
“We are committed to praying together and to developing our
personal prayer lives in the knowledge and expectation that God speaks, hears and answers.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUS
NLCF Value 4 – Spirit Filled
“We are committed to encourage everyone to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to identify, courageously use and enjoy their spiritual gifts.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
NLCF Value 5 – Worship
“We are committed to worshipping God freely, openly and honestly, seeking to be led by the Spirit,
giving thanks at all times and in all circumstances.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
NLCF Value 6 – Love
“Compelled by the love of God, we are committed to love generously and practically, and so value and
serve everyone, seeking to welcome every newcomer, deepen every
relationship and care compassionately for everyone.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
NLCF Value 7 – Sharing Jesus
“Convinced that Jesus has the power to transform individuals and communities, we are committed to sharing His love in words and action with those He has placed around us in Beccles, the Waveney Valley and
beyond.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
SHAR
ING
JE
SUS
NLCF Value 8 – Discipleship
“We are committed to supporting one another to grow spiritually as
individual and be the best disciples we can be.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
SHAR
ING
JE
SUSDISCIP
LESHIP
NLCF Value 9 – Family
“We are committed to supporting marriage and encouraging family life
as revealed in God’s word, supporting individuals, married couples and
families, with a real desire for the well-being and spiritual growth of our
children and young people.”
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
SHAR
ING
JE
SUS FAMIL
Y
DISCIPLESHI
P
From Values to Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
SHAR
ING
JE
SUS FAMIL
Y
DISCIPLESHI
P
A Focused Vision
• On sharing Jesus – to be a hospital• On discipleship – to be a school• On love – to be a family
• On prayer – to underpin everything we do
A Focused Vision
THE BIBLETHE BIBLEPRAYERPRAYER
JESUSJESUSSP
IRIT
FIL
LED
WO
RSHIP
WO
RSHIP
LOVELOVE
SHAR
ING
JE
SUS FAMIL
Y
DISCIPLESHI
P
Turning Vision into Reality
FOCUS:• Faith (1 Chronicles 28v20; Matthew 21v21-22)
• Obedience (1 Chronicles 3v1; Acts 5v29)
• Commitment (1 Chronicles 29v6-7; Luke 9v57-62)
• Unity (2 Chronicles ch 2; 1 Corinthians 12v12-31)
• Supplication (1 Chronicles 29v10-13; Philippians 4v6)
Turning Vision into Reality
“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.” (Psalm 127v1)
“I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome
it.” (Matthew 16v18)
