Matthew 28:18-20: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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The historic church has always understood the Great Commission to be her primary mission. Yet we know this mission remains unfulfilled. As a result, the church strives to find new ways of presenting the Gospel of Christ. Sadly, many of these new methods are not based on Scripture, but are repackaged marketing and sales tactics from the world.

Seminar after seminar promises to provide a sure fire way to communicate the Gospel. And zealous Christians flock to the auditoriums to hear the latest approach on how to more effectively share Jesus. And, of course, the children are tucked away safely in the nursery or children’s church – sometimes being cared for by hired babysitters.

Yet, something is missing. Denominational statistics show a steady decline in church membership. Many youth pastors complain that the young people in their churches have no desire to live out their Christianity – even if they’re willing to attend events and “witness” to the lost. Other studies show children from Christian homes leaving the faith in droves. We are obviously missing something.

During the 2008 Pottsville Presbyterian Family Camp, Rev. and Mrs. James McDonald will explore the biblical model of families working together to fulfill the Great Commission. Beginning with the concept that the family is God’s basic building block for the church and society, Rev. and Mrs McDonald will help you understand how you your family can be used of the Lord to bring the truth of the Gospel to the lost, as well as see your children and your children’s children walking in faithfulness.

Talks will include:

• The Call to Make Disciples – we are not to simply seek converts, we are to make disciples of the nations. This starts in our homes and then extends to our neighborhoods, communities, and the nations.
• Baptizing Them – we will come to understand the covenantal call to bring up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This necessitates not only bringing them into the covenant community of the church, but also helping them to grow in the faith, once delivered.
• As You Go – we need to embrace our call to preach the Gospel in season and out of season – as families. This session will explore our call, our mission, and give helpful suggestions on how we can accomplish sharing the Gospel with the lost in our circles.
• Teaching Them to Observe All Things – Success in our homes and in our communities is not the responsibility of the pastor or the Sunday school teacher – it belongs to all of us. We need to look for teaching moments to share Christ and encourage our children and our friends.

 

Breakout Sessions will include:

• Cathedral Building – seeing Christ bless your family for generations
• Living the Titus 2 Model  (women)
• Leading Family Worship – how to lead your family to the throne without getting frustrated
• The Sacred Mission of Motherhood – how to succeed at being a mother (women)
• The Importance of Honor – teaching the richness of the 5th commandment to your children
• Being a Passionate Housewife (women)
• Tending the Garden – Loving your wife (men)
• As Unto the Lord - Loving your husband (women)

 

Join us at Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Pottsville, Arkansas, June 1 – 4, 7:00 pm each evening.

Rev. William Howard Wheeler Jr., Pastor
Pottsville ARP Church
11 E Ash St
Pottsville AR 72858
479-967-7211       

This is a FREE event.