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This is the spot to come for information about Longbranch's participation in 40 Days of Purpose. Please keep in mind that Longbranch went through the 40 Days campaign in the first quarter of 2005, however we thought it would be helpful to leave the materials from the campaign available for you to study anytime you like.
What is 40 Days of Purpose?
Together with hundreds of other churches around the country, Longbranch experienced an intense six-week spiritual journey that answered for each of us the question, "What on earth am I here for?" In early 2005, our church family and friends focused on God's five purposes for our lives, and we are seeking to take steps of growth in these essential areas.
40 Days of Purpose at Longbranch began on Sunday, January 16 2005, and concluded the weekend of February 27, 2005.
- January 15: Chili Cook-Off & 40 Days Kick-Off
- Chili Judging: 5:30pm
- Dinner Served: 6:00pm
- Video Message from Rick Warren: Shortly after dinner
- January 16: 1st Week's Theme: "What on earth am I here for?"
- Sermon: What on earth am I here for?
- Scripture: "Pray that the Master's Word will simply take off and race through the country to a ground swell of response, just as it did amount to you." 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (MSG)
- Prayer: God, I pray that we will dedicate ourselves to prayer for the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. Get us spiritually ready for what You want to do. We know that without Your power we will labor in vain. Encourage us to saturate these important 40 days in prayer.
- January 23: 2nd Week's Theme: "You were planned for God's Pleasure (Worship)"
- Sermon: Planned For God’s Pleasure
- Scripture: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." - Mark 12:30 (NIV)
- Prayer: Pray that the men, women, and children of our church will more completely understand that they were created for God’s pleasure. Specifically ask that they will have a joyful heart of worship and become best friends with the Lord.
- January 30: 3rd Week's Theme: "You were formed for God's Family (Fellowship)"
- Sermon: Formed For God’s Family
- Scripture: "So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." - Romans 12:5 (NIV)
- Prayer: Pray for those whose hearts will be touched by God to accept Christ as their Savior and for those who will be joining our church family during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. Ask for God’s special grace to be poured out on any members of our congregation who need to restore broken relationships and experience life together as a church family.
- February 6: 4th Week's Theme: "You were created to become like Christ (Discipleship)"
- Sermon: Created To Become Like Christ
- Scripture: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 2:5 (NIV)
- Prayer: Pray that God would stir in our church an authentic hunger for spiritual transformation and lasting kingdom fruit. Ask God to guide our members into a deep, lifelong commitment to spiritual growth.
- February 13: 5th Week's Theme: "You were shaped for serving God (Ministry)"
- Sermon: You Were Shaped for Serving God
- Scripture: "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others." - 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
- Prayer: Ask that God will powerfully use our Ministry Fair to expand our church’s impact through ministry opportunities, sending more workers daily into service. Pray for all those who will be learning more about their spiritual gifts this week and making decisions about where they feel God is prompting them to serve.
- February 20: 6th Week's Theme: "You were made for a Mission (Evangelism)"
- Sermon: Made For A Mission
- Scripture: "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others." - 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
- Prayer: Beseech God that we will all become world-class Christians with our hearts on fire for lost souls. Pray for people attend the Missions Fair and discover places where they may be drawn to carry the gospel. Ask that God would be our voice as we boldly share our testimony with those who need His Son, Jesus.
- February 27: Celebration Event!
- Sermon: What Have We Learned?
- Prayer: Pray that our Celebration Sunday will be a lasting reminder of the lives God has changed during our 40 Days of Purpose Campaign. Ask God to teach us to live out more fully and passionately His five purposes of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission.
To contact 40 Days leaders, see FAQ: Who is in charge of the campaign at Longbranch?
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the Water that sends out its roots to the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
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