1. From Values to Vision New Life Christian Fellowship 21 June 2015

2. What should NLCF look like? New Life Christian Fellowship

3. From Values to Vision 1 Chronicles 28 v 2, 11-20 “I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstall of our God, and I made plans to build it.” (v2)

4. NLCF Value 1 – Jesus “We are committed to putting Jesus Christ at the centre of Everything we do.”

5. From Values to Vision JESUS

6. NLCF Value 2 – The Bible “Believing the Bible is the inspired Word of God, we are committed to teaching its message and to encouraging each other to read, understand and live out the truths it contains.”

7. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE JESUS

8. NLCF Value 3 – Prayer “We are committed to praying together and to developing our personal prayer lives in the knowledge and expectation that God speaks, hears and answers.”

9. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS

10. NLCF Value 4 – Spirit Filled “We are committed to encourage everyone to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to identify, courageously use and enjoy their spiritual gifts.”

11. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED

12. NLCF Value 5 – Worship “We are committed to worshipping God freely, openly and honestly, seeking to be led by the Spirit, giving thanks at all times and in all circumstances.”

13. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP

14. NLCF Value 6 – Love “Compelled by the love of God, we are committed to love generously and practically, and so value and serve everyone, seeking to welcome every newcomer, deepen every relationship and care compassionately for everyone.”

15. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

16. NLCF Value 7 – Sharing Jesus “Convinced that Jesus has the power to transform individuals and communities, we are committed to sharing His love in words and action with those He has placed around us in Beccles, the Waveney Valley and beyond.”

17. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

18. NLCF Value 8 – Discipleship “We are committed to supporting one another to grow spiritually as individual and be the best disciples we can be.”

19. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

20. NLCF Value 9 – Family “We are committed to supporting marriage and encouraging family life as revealed in God’s word, supporting individuals, married couples and families, with a real desire for the well- being and spiritual growth of our children and young people.”

21. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

22. From Values to Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

23. A Focused Vision On sharing Jesus – to be a hospital On discipleship – to be a school On love – to be a family On prayer – to underpin everything we do

24. A Focused Vision THE BIBLE PRAYER JESUS SPIRIT FILLED WORSHIP LOVE

25. Turning Vision into Reality FOCUS: Faith (1 Chronicles 28v20; Matthew 21v21-22) Obedience (1 Chronicles 3v1; Acts 5v29) Commitment (1 Chronicles 29v6-7; Luke 9v57-62) Unity (2 Chronicles ch 2; 1 Corinthians 12v12-31) Supplication (1 Chronicles 29v10-13; Philippians 4v6)

26. Turning Vision into Reality “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.” (Psalm 127v1) “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16v18)