Can we fulfill our Commission via Creativity?

As God's people, we are empowered and commissioned to engage in reaching all nations!  This isn't just an option on the Christian's cafeteria line of potential priorities.  It is part and parcel of who we are in Christ.  Every one of us has the opportunity to give of our time, treasures and talents toward God's global purposes.  

But what if your talent is ARTISTIC and CREATIVE?  Often, we consider these passions to be unrelated to Global Outreach, as if Art and Missions just don't mix.  This misunderstanding is not only sad, it is tragic.

God is doing amazing, creative things through His people - all over the globe.  Our 2012 Global Outreach (GO) Week will enable all of us to enjoy and explore the ways in which the Creative (Arts and Technology) is fueling new fires of passion and excellence in global evangelism, discipleship and church planting.  Check out the schedule, make note of the events, and come look at missions with new lenses: see God's Commission via Creativity!

- Pat Coyle, Grace's Pastor of Missions and Outreach 

Here's what's going on during GO Week 2012 (Nov. 9-14) at Grace:

Friday Night at the Movies

Friday, November 9, 7 p.m. in Anderson College Auditorium - See "Magdalena" and special previews from the Jesus Film Project and enjoy popcorn and movie treats!  Child care must be reserved online by TOMORROW, November 2.

Sunday, November 11 at 9:15 and 11 a.m. at Anderson and Southwood.  There will be special missionary features and artistic presentations, with a message from Matt Morton.  Don't miss it - this will be a unique worship service unlike any we've had before!

Sunday, November 11 after the 11 a.m. service (about 12:15 p.m.) at both Anderson and Southwood.  Come enjoy a free lunch and hear about the many short-term trip opportunities for 2013 and how YOU can be involved in having a global outreach!

Tuesday, November 13 at 6:45 a.m. in the Anderson Fireside Room.  A light breakfast will be provided.  An artist, photographer, technology expert and a few of our missionaries will share about how God can use arts and technology to reach the world ... through YOU!

Everyone is invited (you don't have to be a college student!) to GO! Missions at Breakaway Tuesday, November 13 at Kyle Field at 9 p.m. Come at 7 p.m. to meet representatives from mission agencies from all over the world and visit about opportunities to serve God locally and overseas.

Louie Giglio will bring the message and Shane and Shane will lead the worship time. Louie is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, which includes the collegiate gatherings of Passion Conferences, Atlanta based Passion City Church and EMI CMG label partner sixstepsrecords. Shane and Shane are two Aggies who have been singing together for many years, have won three Dove awards and sold more than 500,000 records.

It continues Wednesday, November 14 at First Baptist Bryan at 7 p.m. with more opportunities to visit with mission agency reps and attend breakout sessions about Urban America, India, the Muslim World, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Social Justice and Short Term/Long Term trips.