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October 2009

     “Where there is no vision the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18).  The Hebrew word translated “perish” is chazon.  This word, chazon, means “revelation” or “what God wants you to be.”  Other translations of this verse are “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint” (NIV) or “Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint” (NRSV).                                                                                                                          

     Eugene Peterson’s The Message reads, “If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves.”  We (Bond’s Grove UMC) have spent a lot of time talking about “our vision” or “what God is doing here.”  A lot of resources were invested in the Checking Vital Signs in an attempt to discern who we have been, who we are, and what God is calling us to be.

     Now I ask each and every one of you, “What do you believe is God’s vision for Bond’s Grove UMC?”  I would like for each and every one of you to think about this then share your thoughts with me.  Stop me after church.  Send me an email.  Set up an appointment.  Give me a phone call.

What is God’s vision for Bond’s Grove UMC?

                                                    Grace and peace,

                                            Randy