As I write these words, our church’s annual World Outreach Celebration (WOC) is upon us. This year’s theme is “Making a Difference.” Of course, that is precisely what the Great Commission is intended to do. As the nations are discipled, they, by definition, become different in their values and therefore in their attitudes and actions. Ultimately, this is because, by the gospel, they become different in their adoration. The Lord has used BBC over the past four decades to make a difference in various parts of our country and the world. At this year’s WOC, we want to focus on this. To help us in this regard, we have invited two former members, who are now ministering elsewhere, as well as one current church-sent missionary, to be our keynote speakers. We desire to be reminded of what the Lord has done so that we might also be encouraged to trust Him to do even more with us in the years ahead. By God’s grace, we have made a difference and, by God’s grace, we will continue to make a … [Read More...]
