Oaks of Righteousness Sunday, January 8, 2012
The Ministry and Vision of Great Oaks Church Text: Isaiah 61:1-4
1. Our Ministry
A . The Call to Ministry of Christ and his Church
1The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me
to bind up the brokenhearted, Emotional Healing
to proclaim freedom for the captives Spiritual Freedom
and recovering of sight to the blind, Physical Healing
2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor Proclaiming the Gospel
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
3and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them
a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
B. The Goal of the Ministry
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
C. The Impact of Changed Lives
4They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.
Our Father in heaven • Let your name be kept holy • Let your Kingdom come
Let your will be done • As it is in heaven so also let it be upon earth.
2. Our Vision
A. Sunday
B. Home Church
C. Ministries
D. Some Core Values
3. Core Values
GROUNDED in Christ & Community; GROWING strong in truth & character; GIVING in love.