This past year we focused our HRBC  mission and ministry around the theme of “Make a Difference.”  It has been a good year of understanding what that means and of putting it into action.  Our mission and ministry theme for the upcoming months is: “Be. Love. Serve. Repeat.”

The purpose of a theme is to give us a common thread to tie together who we are and what we do together for the Kingdom of God.  It isn’t enough for Christian people to “be good” or for Christian churches to “do good.”  There needs to be intentionality and direction for us to fully live out our calling as disciples of Jesus Christ.

This year’s new theme will lead us as the family of God to explore more deeply who we are, how we live, and what we do.  It is far better that we explore and discover these truths for ourselves than to allow the world around us to shape us in its own image.  How much better that we invite God to shape us and then use us as God sees fit!

As we study the Gospel of Luke this year (and we will do so throughout 2010), let us be open to seeing in the life and ministry of Jesus what it means to “be, love and serve,” repeatedly.

As we live into the theme, we should grow in Christ-like faith, discipleship and service.  So let’s get started!