This document reflects on the past year and looks ahead to the new year. It asks what opportunities and challenges were experienced in the past year and what may come in the new year. It then outlines four resolutions - to not hide talents but contribute them, to encourage participation and contributions from all, to engage with life and culture hospitably, and to take risks and push boundaries without fear of failure. It concludes by stating these will be approached in the power of the spirit, knowing Jesus has experienced all beforehand.
8. We will not allow our gifts and talents to be hidden.
create
WE WILL ENTER THE new year THROUGH THE gate MARKED
9. We will encourage all to contribute.
Our ideas are a gift offered to God.
Participate
WE WILL ENTER THE new year THROUGH THE gate MARKED
10. We will be hospitable and supportive to one another,
to visitors and to the wider world.
We will engage with everyday life and connect with culture:
engage
WE WILL ENTER THE new year THROUGH THE gate MARKED
11. We will not be afraid to fail
but will push at our boundaries and try new things:
risk
WE WILL ENTER THE new year THROUGH THE gate MARKED
12. WE WILL GO THROUGH THESE GATES IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT,
KNOWING THAT JESUS HAS GONE THROUGH THEM ALL FIRST.