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THE LARGER CHURCH
AND THE NACCC
ASK NOT WHAT THE NACCC CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR
THE NACCC
Have you ever bought one of those tools that can do
“everything?” It’s a
hammer, a wrench, a screwdriver, etc. In my experience one finds
out that the tool actually doesn’t do anything as well as a
single tool created for a purpose.
As Moderator, I have emphasized the smaller Churches which
comprise the majority of the NACCC. This is because I have great
belief in their power and potential.
Last year I attended Executive Committee presentation. The
question was asked, “What can the NACCC do for the larger
Church?” I have heard others from some of our bigger Churches
ask what the NA does for them. In most cases our larger Churches
have the resources to deal with most of their needs.
Back to my multi-task tool. As a small association it is
difficult to provide everything our Churches need. Some things
are better provided by other sources. A good example is Sunday
School curriculum. There are some excellent publishing houses.
This allows us to concentrate on missions, youth, pastoral
search, etc.
Should the conclusion be that the larger Churches don’t need the
NACCC and should just go their own way? NO! I ask the larger
churches to look at GIVING, NOT GETTING. Many of our larger
Churches are really good at some things (in some cases that’s
how they became larger.) Perhaps connecting with young adults,
fundraising, blended worship, etc. The larger Church can be like
the single tool really good at something. My challenge is for
these Churches, not to look inward, but look to a sister Church
and see what you can share, not in a paternalistic way, but as
an outgrowth of the fellowship of which we are so proud.
One event in KC will be “What Works in Your Church.” This will
be a POSITIVE sharing of ideas that are working. Come and share
your “tools” and together, large and small we, can use our tools
to build God’s Kingdom here on earth.
Hannah Hall, Moderator
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Personal Care Packages will be assembled with donated items from
Annual Meeting attendees. These care packages will be
distributed to area homeless shelters. Please bring items to
fill our care packages during any “down time” at the meeting.
Suggested items are: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb,
deodorant, washcloths, razors, shaving cream, or any other items
you feel some one might need.
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