Celebration CA '23 - Session 1 (Welcome)

CELEBRATION CALIFORNIAa family camp with our family of churchesMay, '23 @ Hume LakeBetter Together with Tiffany & Travis AicklenPhotos referenced at the beginning: CCA Old PhotosIntro:Welcome to Celebration California.Gratitude for those attending and for the opportunity to gather.Acknowledge the work and effort put into organizing the event.Antioch: The ideal example of what Jesus wants.Key Points:A Call to Unity and Identity:The weekend is a celebration of unity and the church coming together.The importance of a shared identity and purpose.The Power of the Holy Spirit:The Holy Spirit’s power to transform and empower believers.Testimony of personal transformation through the Spirit.The Holy Spirit is essential for the church.A Call to Action:Obedience: Emphasizing obedience to God's word and following Jesus's example.Humility: Acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God.Prophecy: Eagerly desiring and operating in spiritual gifts.Generosity: Sharing resources and living generously.Worship: Expressing gratitude and awe for God.The Church as a Family:Emphasis on love, connection, and belonging.Importance of building relationships within the church community.The joy of being together as a family of God.The Mission of God:The church's purpose: to glorify God and make disciples.Jesus’s commission: to go into all the world and make disciples.The importance of being "sent" and living out the mission of God.A Call to be a Church that Sends:Antioch as a model for sending leaders and resources.The need to be a church that is actively engaged in mission.The importance of training and equipping leaders.Conclusion:Celebration California is an opportunity to experience unity, encounter God's power, and be equipped for His mission.The event is a time to celebrate what God has done and to look forward to the future.Call to Action:Participate fully in the worship and fellowship.Be open to the Holy Spirit's leading and empowerment.Pray for the church and its leaders.Consider how you can be more involved in God's mission.Embrace the unity and diversity of the church. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.