Amplify is our church's vision to increase the fame of Jesus in Metro Detroit this fall. On October 19 we will be expanding our weekend service into the auditorium at Southfield Lathrup High School. The move will give us the capacity to at least double the size of our church this fall.
It also prompts an important question. How will our relationship continue with our current neighborhood?
God has given us valuable influence with many families in Berkley. This summer through our out of school bash, back to school bash, Tuesdays at the park, and Cruisefest outreach we have established more relationships in our neighborhood than any other summer before. Most of all, our influence grows exponentially as we each love our neighbors in practical ways. All of this will continue.
As we take this step forward it's important to remember that "church" is not just what will happen on Sunday morning at Southfield Lathrup. That is simply the place where we will gather each week. But "church" is what happens seven days a week as the people of God love Him, each other, and the city we live in.
We will continue to do this everywhere we live, play, and work. We will be the church in Berkley, Southfield, Detroit, Royal Oak, Ferndale, and dozens of other neighborhoods throughout Metro Detroit.
We will also continue to invest in Berkley. Our neighborhood outreaches will continue. And we will prayerfully consider even planting another church or campus in Berkley at some point.
Amplify is an opportunity for us to simply expand our influence to some new neighborhoods! More on that tomorrow.
Brad -
I'm impressed by the work you've done in Berkley. Thanks for taking care of my old town. :)
Hope all is well with you and your family, give them my greetings!
Genevieve
Posted by: Genevieve | August 27, 2008 at 12:13 AM