A message from Pastor Dan Ryan, from Romans 10:13-17 to conclude our 2023 MissionsFest, “Sent.”
Sermon Outline
What’s Next?
- A _________________________ not a _________________________
Our Good Story
- Our Plot
- Our Setting
- Our Characters
Our Next Chapter
- Continuing the Good – Acts 20:36-38
- What’s New: From _________________________ to _________________________
- Who is key: _________________________ Workers & _________________________ Workers, Philippians 2:6-8
Our International Focus Areas
- Horn of Africa
- Levant Region
- Crossroads of the Himalayas
Navigating the Unknown
Discussion Questions
Reflecting on Jack’s time with us:
- We have heard and seen of the tragedy unfolding in the Holy Land. Israeli civilians killed by Hamas. Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of the Israel and Hamas conflict. How did Jack’s presence with us last week help you better understand this situation? How can you be praying for the people involved and the Christians faithfully serving in this difficult season?
- How can we be involved in ways that move beyond our surrounding culture’s pattern of responding in a polarizing or political manner? How can we as Christ-centered Disciples respond and pray? What role does the Gospel have in restoring this broken land?
Our Next Chapter:
- As you look back on your own life, how have you seen God write a story through your • As you look at Eastbrook’s story of missions, what are the areas you are thankful for, that you hope we ensure move with us into this next chapter? Any parts we shouldn’t?
From Everywhere to Everywhere:
- Have you personally experienced this shift in missions or our church? What have been some of those experiences?
- Have you had the chance to meet and know national workers? People serving Jesus who are from other cultures or countries? Share some stories of how you saw God move through them.
Missions this Year:
- If your group has not had the chance to before, share about the various ways you are each involved in missions.
- Share about where or how you feel God calling you into missions in the coming year. In your neighborhood, your city, your world? How can others be praying for you?
DIG DEEPER
- Many of the underpinning theology and concepts shared today are part of the Perspectives class. Consider attending Eastbrook’s Perspectives class in January. perspectives.org
- Learn more about God’s mission and current trends. Visit the Lausanne Movement’s website and prepare for their upcoming conference in late 2024.
- Want to dive into a book to learn more? Check out the Resource Guide included in this week’s bulletin.
- Want to pray for the world? Visit prayercast.com to be led through prayer points for various countries and people groups. Or use our International Prayer Guide included with this bulletin.