Heritage Family,
I have been in deep prayer and meditation on the purpose that the Lord has ordained for our branch of Zion. For nearly 43 years, Heritage has laid a firm foundation by standing on the Word of God, seeking the will of God, being sure in our worship of God, and being steadfast in the work of God. I have stayed before the Father to seek revelation on how we will carry that undertaking forward into our future, and I am glad to share that the Lord has revealed His vision for how we will embark upon that journey together.
This past Sunday, I delivered this vision to the congregation. God has called us to be a body of Believers that is rooted in love. The motivation behind this calling is simple: love lifts. Because God
is
love, there is no goal that cannot be achieved, and no obstacle that cannot be overcome with love. The vision,
Love Lifts
, charges us to manifest this truth in three distinct ways:
·
Experiencing the love of Christ;
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Expressing the love of Christ within our congregation; and,
·
Extending the love of Christ to our community.
Love Lifts will mobilize the entire Heritage family to build the Kingdom under 4 core tenets:
1.
Raising disciples who are faithful stewards;
2.
Becoming a unified body that daily demonstrates the love of Christ to one another;
3.
Developing our next generation of Bold Believers; and,
4.
Building community through small groups.
From launching a STEAM academy for our children to creating Life Labs to reach those living in Loudoun and Fairfax, the vision given to us by the Lord is bold and exciting. It is clear that we are stretching out in faith to touch the heart of God by touching the hearts and lives of our brothers and sisters. While it’s impossible to fully articulate the vision here—I’m wordy enough on Sundays—I encourage everyone to take a deeper look at the specific action items of Love Lifts
here
As you go through this document, please remember that there’s still one piece of the vision that is missing—you and me. While financial support is a natural necessity, there are things that money can’t buy. This is
heart work
. That’s why I need you to partner with me in ministry. Your sweat equity is absolutely essential. I’m proud to say that over 50 people have already been activated, and you, too, can join in the work by signing up today. Express your area of interest by clicking:
Activate Now
I am excited about what the Lord is doing in the life of His church through His children, and I look forward to seeing you tonight as we move forward into the Lenten season.
In the Spirit of Love,
Pastor Dustin B. Sullivan
Senior Pastor
