MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

SATURDAY JAN 17th 8:00am at the church

Please make plans to attend!

 We are working on revamping our ministry with a new focus.  The launch of "Men in Trees Ministries" will be coming soon!  Below are the initial details.  We are planning to have some shoty-term Bible studies starting at the beginning of the year. 

MEN IN TREES MINISTRY

C&MA MEN

Luke 19:1-10

MINISTRY PURPOSE

1.      To awaken and develop men’s curiosity so that they want to see who Jesus is, just as Zacchaeus wanted to that day in Jericho. Challenge them to see who Jesus really is. Create a stir as Jesus did by walking into Jericho. (v 1-3)

2.      To assist in removing obstacles for men that keep them from seeing who Jesus is. Zacchaeus was short and could not see over the crowd, so he climbed a tree to make sure that he was able to see Jesus. We wish to assist men in doing this in their own lives. (v 4)

3.      Provide mentoring, fellowship and accountability opportunities for men.  Just as Jesus asked to come to Zacchaeus’ house that day to fellowship, challenge and teach Zacchaeus. (v 5-7)

4.      Provide opportunities for men to give.  To give back of their time, money, possessions etc… as the Lord leads. Once convicted of who Jesus was, Zacchaeus gave to the poor.(v 8)

5.      Provide Reconciliation help and opportunity.  Developing and maintaining relationships for men. Helping men love their neighbor as themselves.  Zacchaeus stated that if he had wronged anyone, he would pay them back four-fold. (v 8)

6.      Ultimate Goal - Salvation! Luke 19: 9-10

Action Items

1. Weekly or monthly Bible study focusing on Jesus’ ministry and life. Promotion, consistency, prayer, and enthusiasm are vital.
2. Create a network of Christian help and aid to help men on a personal level remove obstacles. Finding help and assistance with any and all things that keep us from fellowship with Christ.  Pornography, alcohol, anger, pride, marriage, loneliness, fear, finances, parenting etc…
3. Men’s small groups for various purposes as needed. Based on the topics and needs that are presented at any given time and the mixture of the men’s needs. Provide help on a group level with things such as pornography, alcohol, anger, pride, marriage, loneliness, fear, etc…
4. Community & church events. Creating opportunities to give back to the community and other projects. Missions Trips, work days, etc…  Working with deacons on needs.
5. Bible study focus on relationships. Men’s Breakfasts and Luncheons again focusing on relationships. Making mediators available as needed.  Training mediators.
6. Training of and making available mentors for men as needed. Outward focused. Showing God’s love.