Who is Impacted?

Through mission congregations like Indian Land ARP in Indian Land, SC, we reach people like Elizabeth:

I must admit that I was very apprehensive to begin my door- to-door evangelism ministry this summer. Finally I made myself pull into the neighborhood that I had selected. I thought I would pull up to the first house, but for some reason I kept driving further into the neighborhood. At the back of the neighborhood, a lady introduced me to her neighbor like this: “Hey, Elizabeth, you know how I told you today that you needed to talk to a pastor? Well look who God brought right to your door. This is Pastor Gary!” Now that’s what I call a divine appointment! Elizabeth greeted me with these words, “Thank you for coming. I just found out that I have terminal liver disease.” Then she shared some of the great sadness in her life that had resulted in her present condition. She did not think that God could love a person like her. I had some very GOOD NEWS for her that day! We walked through the Gospel verse by verse and prayed together for her to receive Christ. I will never forget the tears streaming down her face as she listened to me tell her, “God loves you Elizabeth, very much.”

The following is written by a man who had not entered a church in nearly forty years and had no interest in God. Not too long ago, he came to Christ Church (an ONA mission congregation) and his life has profoundly changed. He often testifies to the work of grace in his life. Truly the words of the hymn “Amazing Grace” could be his own. For him, Christ Church is not just a church, it is home. He wrote the following article for the folks in Denver, NC to invite them to come to his church.

Christ Church is a sanctuary with a Christian message that welcomes all individuals and families. Members and guests with backgrounds and lives as diverse as our surrounding communities join together each Sunday morning for worship. They create a wonderful Christian family with common interests and purpose under one roof.

Christ Church is also a place of unity in spiritual growth and understanding of God and those who trust in Him. Unity offers an opportunity to join with others in celebrating and exploring the assurance of God’s grace and the promise of eternal salvation.

Under the guidance and leadership of Rev. Morrie Lawing, members and guests experience the Word of God and the promise of God’s infinite love for us. After our Sunday worship, adults and children are invited to participate in Bible studies that provide a sound foundation of faith. These classes are led by congregational lay-leaders who help guide participants in understanding and becoming more familiar with the Bible’s application for everyday living. During the week we also have separate men’s and women’s Bible studies that focus on knowing God.

Christ Church is much more than simply a Sunday center of spiritual worship!  It is a place and a people encouraging a personal growth in confidence for living in the comfort of God’s love and His Word. This means that Christ Church is providing a community service every day of the week and for people of all ages.  Please join us at Christ Church Sunday for worship at 9:30 am.