Because God first loved us, we are devoted to sharing that love by;
Building authentic relationships with our neighbors
Creating safe spaces for belonging and connection
Serving communities locally, regionally, and globally.
To become faithful and compassionate followers of Jesus Christ.
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This September, we celebrate something remarkable: 140 years of ministry here in Ramseur. For almost a century and a half, this church has been a place where love has taken shape in ordinary, faithful ways, meals served to neighbors in need, clothes given to those who needed them, our ladies exercise ministry caring for the bodies God has given us. There have been countless prayers lifted up, worship services that have carried generations through joy and sorrow, services of remembrance and celebrations of life for those that have joined the Church Triumphant. The bread and cup shared at the Communion table, the waters of baptism marking new life in Christ again, each moment a reminder of the community of faith we share in. Look at our logo, a heart surrounded by the words building, creating, serving. That's who we are, a place that builds relationships, creates safe spaces for all people, and serves our community both here and far away. At the center of it all is love, because we believe we are called to love simply because God first loved us. That's why we've been able to celebrate 140 years, and it's why we do everything else we do. We hope you'll join us for Homecoming this September to celebrate what God has done through this church, spend time together as the family of faith we are, and take a walk down memory lane as we open a time capsule sealed back in 1982.
As we celebrate our past, we're turning with just as much excitement toward our future. Over the next year, our church's focus will be centered on children and youth, because we believe kids are not just the future of the church, they are the now of the church. Scripture has always called us to this. Proverbs remind us to “train up a child in the way they should go, so that when they are old they will not depart from it.” It is Jesus himself who gives us our deepest reason: when the disciples tried to keep children away from him, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." That word hinder should stop us in our tracks. We never want to be a church that puts up barriers between a child and the love of Christ, not through outdated spaces, not through a lack of resources, not through anything we could have changed. We believe investing in our children is not a someday plan. It is how we invest in our now.
That's why we are launching a capital campaign to raise $30,000 dedicated entirely to strengthening our children's ministry. This isn't an abstract goal, every dollar has a purpose. We'll be updating classroom spaces so they're bright, welcoming, and built for how kids actually learn and grow. We'll be installing new HVAC so our children's spaces are comfortable year-round. We'll be replacing tables and chairs, so classrooms are functional and inviting. We'll be investing in programming supplies that equip our teachers and volunteers to teach the gospel in engaging, age-appropriate ways. We're already off to a strong start: our church van, originally purchased to pick up kids for church activities, was recently sold, and that sale is providing the first $5,000 toward our goal. We're also bringing in a coach who will work alongside our church over the coming year to brainstorm and help us implement fresh ideas for reaching and discipling children and youth in our changing community. We believe in this focus enough to give it a full year of prayer, energy, and resources, so we can watch and see what the Holy Spirit will do.
This is our chance to invest in the next 140 years, to make sure that no child ever finds a barrier where they should find an open door, and that the love of Christ continues to be shared in this place for generations to come. We'd love to see you at Homecoming, especially if we have not seen you in a while. But even more we hope you'll prayerfully consider joining us in this focus on children and youth. Building. Creating. Serving. Because God first loved us.
Pastor Chris
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