We Are The “First Fifty”

It’s Time to Start… We Are The First Fifty

Luke 7:36-8:3 Sermon Notes

Intro: Final test of a boat is how it holds water

Big Idea: We are who God says we are

X2: We live into our titles – Hopefully the ones God gives us.

Story/Context: Jesus at Pharisee’s house for supper – people come and go (normal)

• Pharisee calls her a “sinner” – Jesus calls her forgiven
• You are who God says you are… We are who God says we are ->CHURCH

#2: When we live into our God-given titles, God-style things begin happening…

• Passage ends with snapshot of who followed Jesus and how they met their needs
• Glimpse into God’s Economy:

#3: Here’s where God’s titles for us and his economy meet – Developing the back space

ASK: IT’S TIME TO FINISH OUR BUILDING – KEEP SERVING WITH OUR BUILDING

TOTAL: $680 000 – We need the first $50 000 to give credibility to this project – go to other donors

• Approx. 100 regular giver units -> Asking each give $500 over a year = $50 000
• KNOWING: For some -> Big ask!!, For others -> capable of much more…
  Take Brochure, Pray!!!!, Sunday, June 26th – Gather first fruits and pledges.

Note: keep with regular offerings, Tax receipts as usual, give little or a lot: God looks at our hearts