CPC Values & Behaviours

Recently we completed an eight week series here at Comox Pentecostal Church, identifying and exploring our Church Family Values & Behaviors. 

It's been a good experience to intentionally study, reflect and discuss these very important matters.  Along the way we have tried to draw our inspiration from the life and words of Jesus as well as the values demonstrated in the NT early church model.  With each value, we have identified key behaviors along with commitments we must be willing to make in order to live them out in real time.  (A work in progress.)

Be encouraged as you read the post below. 
Pastor Dave Postal


Why we Must Know and Articulate our Values
• Our Values Help Identify Who We Are & What We Stand For
• Our Values Inspire & Shape Our Vision
• Our Values Influence Our Decisions
• Our Values Impact Our Behaviour – What we will do and not do….
• Our Values Impress The Next Generation – We have a baton to pass along…..


CPC Values & Behaviours
Value #1 Love for God & Love for People
• We are committed to radically loving God and others.

Value #2 Presence & Ministry of the Holy Spirit
• We are committed to welcoming the presence & ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Value #3 Proclamation & Demonstration of the Gospel
• We are committed to spreading the truth of God’s love in word and deed.

Value #4 Life Application of God’s Word
• We are committed to applying Biblical truth to daily living.

Value #5 Meaningful Connection & Community
• We are committed to strengthening relationships, seeking to foster (holistic) environments both large and small that support growth, giftedness and care.

Value #6 Reaching the Next Generation
• We are committed to reaching, raising up and releasing the next generation for ministry and influence.

Value #7 Generous Living
Understanding the Lord’s ownership of all we possess,
• We are committed to living a God honouring culture of generosity, including the faithful giving of time, abilities, finances, etc. all for his purposes and advancing His Kingdom.

Value #8 Missional Living
• We are committed to being missionaries, first to our neighbours, our community and extending throughout the world.

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Values Sermon Series Available On Line  -  http://www.cpclife.com/

Reaching The Next Generation

Pastor Mike Bidell recently shared a thought provoking message on the importance of reaching the Next Generation.

• Based on current trends, Christianity in Canada is projected to grow by only 0.03% in the next 20 years.

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To hear this message as well as check out the notes & discussion guide go to our website.

http://www.cpclife.com/index.php?nid=15956&s=gl&media_id=470532&showMedia=a

Be intentional this week in praying for our next generation. We are committed to reaching, raising up and releasing the next generation for ministry and influence.

Psalm 33:11 'The plans of the Lord stand firm forever; the purposes of His heart through all generations.'

Blessings

Dave Postal

Great Start To 2011

I just want to say we have been having some precious prayer gatherings this week here in the Comox Valley. The Holy Spirit is stirring the church, preparing His bride for a greater work.

• The presence of the Lord has been strong...
• There is an increasing hunger for more of His presence.....
• Pastors and people from various congregations have been praying together....
• The posture has been beautiful......shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, heart to heart................All in a spirit of humility and interdependence....
• There is a desire to bless and honour one another.....
• There is an increase in love and pursuit of greater unity......
• There is a rising tide of the Holy Spirit that our whole community will benefit from.....
• There's much more than this....

We some how believe God is up to something and the best is yet to come!!!!

'For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.' 1 Peter 3:12

Where ever you are.....Keep pressing on...and into God's best for 2011.

Blessings
Pastor Dave

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Inspired By McDonalds Christmas Marketing

Yesterday I shared how my sermon was inspired by the current McDonalds Christmas marketing slogans…..’Indulge In Joy’ & ‘Share The Joy’.

Great slogans………but we know that real joy, indescribable joy is found only in Jesus, not triple thick eggnog milk shakes nor sharing our chicken nuggets. (Although the milk shake does sound good.)

It is with great joy, the joy of the Lord, we begin another week here in the Comox Valley. Another week where we can be difference makers in someone’s life.

I have been so challenged by the example of the Macedonian churches (2 Corinthians 8:1,2) who even in their severe trial and extreme poverty, experienced overflowing joy that welled up in rich generosity. (Check it out.) During this Christmas season I want to encourage all of you as ‘joy filled’ followers of Jesus to allow generosity and compassion to rise up in your life.

Keep your eyes and heart open to the many needs around you. Be willing to share the joy.

How Can I Share The Joy? Here are just a few things to get you started.
• Brain storm with your family / children some things you can do be a blessing to someone. (Get your kids involved in the conversation.)
• Offer to provide child care free of charge for a young couple / single parent so they can go Christmas shopping.
• Buy grocery gift cards to give away as you are directed by the Lord.
• Encourage the Salvation Army kettle people with a donation, at least a smile, eye contact and a kind word.
• Call or visit a senior or a shut in. Offer to take them shopping, or go on a twinkle tour.
• Invite a newcomer to the valley, an international student or someone who is away from their family - home for a meal.
• Prepare a Christmas ‘gift bag’ with your kids that a homeless or needy person could benefit from. (Practical Items)

Community Christmas Partnerships
• Help pack 100’s of Christmas Hampers – This Thursday & Friday (More Details: 250-897-3999)
• Team up with friends & deliver Coast Realty hampers Wednesday December 22nd (Morning)
• Salvation Army also needs people to help serve & pray with people who receive their hampers.
• Many great community opportunities where you can make a difference.

CPC Ministries
• Give to our Benevolent / Blessing Ministry – We have many ongoing needs.
• Bring groceries into our CPC food bank. (Accessed every week)
• As a small group – adopt someone in need that you could serve / bless in some way.
• Invite friends to our children’s Christmas pageant this Sunday. (Bring your Christmas Baking)
• Invite people to our Christmas Eve services.

Joy filled people are generous people.

Have a great week everyone…......Go Share the Joy !!!!!

Love in Jesus
Pastor Dave

PS. Yesterday I gave out a few hugs following the service and realized how good it felt: to give a hug rather than withhold a hug.