Evangelism Now

The church that is not evangelizing is fossilizing.  To evangelize means to share the good news.  While sharing the good news might include showing people that we care for them – in fact that is the best beginning – sharing the good news also means that we care so much for them that we tell them about Jesus.  It is as though we have found the source of water in the desert and it would be criminal NOT to tell others.  Have you ever thought about your faith that way?  People are lost without Jesus;  they really need Him.

In addition a church whose members do not share their faith is a church that is dying and is under the judgment of God.  God expects us to tell others.  How else will they know about His wonderful Son?

In December, we are being given the opportunity to share our faith in a number of ways.  On Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Dan Mohler (www.neckministries.com) will be teaching us new ways to share the timeless gospel of Jesus with others.  And we will go out on mission and then return to tell of what God has done. 

On Sunday, December 13, after the 10:30 service we will go caroling in Darien to stores and restaurants and on street corners.  Each year, this is gladly received by our community.

Another way you might consider sharing your faith is by inviting a friend, acquaintance or family member to church.  Did you know that the time most people begin going to church, or return to church, is the holiday season.  The people around you need God!

And the church needs to evangelize or it will die and fossilize!

Yours in Christ,

Christopher

The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton

Rector