At the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus commissions the disciples with what has come to be known as “The Great Commission.” It is a commission that all who claim to follow Jesus have taken seriously to this day:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Oh, the places we will go – Living the Great Commission! As disciples of Christ, we are “commissioned” to make disciples for Christ, teaching and living the commandments of Christ; and what are the commandments of Christ? Only three: 1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; 2. Love your neighbor as yourself, and 3. Love one another as I have loved you!

At Christ Church, by offering the Love, Hope and Joy of Jesus to our community, we live the Great Commission. Christ Church is a disciple-making church for the transformation of the world. To this end I am pleased to make the following announcement:

The Christ Church Staff Parish Relations Committee has approved and offered Paige Darnell the position of Coordinator of Outreach and Parkway Pantry. Paige has accepted the offer and begins her ministry on Sunday, June 22. Please join me in welcoming Paige to our staff, as together we strive to live the Great Commission, faithfully obeying everything Jesus has commanded us. See you in Church.

Through Christ,

Pastor Doug