Evangelism

EVANGELISM - Pastor Mapson's vision for church growth

ONE-BRING-THREE

Evangelism Ministry

``````Our pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson, Jr., often shares his
``````vision for growing our church congregation in this new millennium.
````` Reminding us that God has come to us in three forms (the Father,
``````the Son, and the Holy Spirit), Rev Mapson says the least that each
````` of us should do is bring three people into the knowledge of Christ
````` by having them join our congregation.

`````This is the "One-Bring-Three" vision.

`````With this God-inspired vision for growth, Rev Mapson calls on us
`````(the congregation) to evangelize our communities, i.e., to simply
```` tell others about our Jesus Christ and invite them to church. The re-
`````sponse has been overwhelming and we are expecting even great-
`````er things in 2008 as we "grow in the grace and knowledge of our
`````Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18a) To God be the glory!

`````If we do our part, we know that God will do His part. So may we all
`````be inspired and blessed to win many souls for our Lord and Savior,
`````Jesus Christ, in the weeks and months ahead. As we prayerfully
`````wait for opportunities to witness, let this be our song:

MAKE ME A BLESSING
Out on the highways and by-ways of life,
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
Making the sorrowing glad.



Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Saviour, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today.



Give as 'twas given to you in your need,
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed,
Unto your mission be true.



Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Saviour, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today.