Are we Incarnational or Attractional or BOTH

Are we Incarnational or Attractional or BOTH?

Sunday messages can be viewed online here Message from Gary Cake

Or request a CD from Rick O’Hara or Ryan Ellis

How do we feel and how do we respond to Gary's message on us being “incarnational instead of attractional?” He said our programs and plans are neither the problem nor the answer but our mindsets are. Are we intentional about being “with” people—being “present” to them during the week? We are hospitable people when they visit us but are we relational and "missional" in our mindset to go be with and be where Christ’s presence is needed by others? Richard said this, “The "meat is in the street." Jesus “encountered” the Samaritan woman at the well by speaking honestly yet with love.

So what is our heart and mindset in doing Whiz Kids, "adopt a block" prayers, Oct 9 Kaiser School work day, Trunk or Treat, Food Drive and Neighborhood Sunday, challenging men together inviting them to Ziklag and emotionally connecting with women by inviting them to Women Walking With God group?

Is our heart and mind to win the lost and make disciples...

How do we feel about this? What do we feel?

I think we do feel life growing (the body grows as every member participates in relationship and love-as growing in body ministry and prayer Sun AM and small groups).

The fruit of this increased sense of ownership and growing participation does help us feel the power and faith of the Lord for incarnational ministry does it not?

How do you feel about this? Do we feel growing love and faith in Christ?

On a personal note, I look forward daily to the question, "What are You thinking of me now Lord? What are You thinking of us? What are you thinking of those around me and what does this make me feel? What do I want to do as a result? I want to follow You, Lord, and be both attractional and incarnational.”