Christ UMC Jackson Weblog

YOU’VE BEEN INVITED…Accept Your Invitation Now.

An irresistible invitation to God’s extravagant abundance.  One of the keys to life is accepting the right invitations—the kind of invitations that enrich and renew our lives. Choices that reap benefits, pay dividends. We have been given an invitation—an irresistible invitation—to enter into a relationship with God and experience the infinite abundance of God’s extravagant love.

Accepting the invitation. When we accept God’s invitation and partake in God’s generosity, things naturally change. As we come to understand who God is and embark on a deeper walk with Christ, we are transformed. As we become more God-centered and align our lives with the fullness of all he offers, we focus less on the busy-ness of life and more on the business of God. We are inspired to become welcome partners in the work of the Holy Spirit. And we desire to give back.

Giving back with who we are, not just with what we have. Stewardship is not simply about giving money. True giving is an outpouring of ourselves in response to God’s extravagant love. It becomes our desire to make wise and judicious use of the assets God has entrusted to us. We give back not just with what we have, but with who we are—our gifts, our strengths, our abilities, our time, and our relationships.

A church-wide response. You are invited to join in a 40-day journey of spiritual growth, renewal, and, ultimately, transformation. With everyone involved, members feel connected with and passionate about the life of the church in new ways. A passionate church cannot be a passive church.