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JR. Forasteros - September 15, 2013

Connect with the UnChurched

The Next Right Thing

Many Christians attempt to connect with those in their communities who are not part of their faith communities with programs and formulas. But when we see that God has not divided the world into sacred and secular, we are free to embrace those who are different from us in sacred friendship. Like Jesus becoming human, we can form meaningful connections with those who are not part of a church naturally and lovingly.

From Series: "The Next Right Thing"

This year, Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene turns 60 years old. Over the last 60 years, we've made Jesus famous in our community by Bridging Church to Neighborhood. As Jesus has for us, we've gone into our neighborhoods, taking Jesus' love with us and showing our community in tangible, practical ways that Jesus loves them. Now it's time to take the Next Right Step. What will Beavercreek Nazarene look like in the next 60 years? What kind of church will we become? For the month of September, we explore our new vision, imagining together how it will shape our announcement of the Jesus' Good News in Beavercreek, Ohio. We want to become the Church that connects and engages the unchurched in our neighborhoods. What does that look like? Join us as we dream together!

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