ROOTED IN CHRIST 2025 YEAR FOCUS
Vision:
To guide Northampton into a deeper, more steadfast relationship with Christ by fostering spiritual growth, meaningful connections, and a focus on living out faith in everyday life.
Theme Verse:
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." – Colossians 2:6-7
Quarterly Focus Breakdown
Quarter 1: "Rooted in the Word"
Goal: Encourage individual and corporate engagement with Scripture.
- January: New Year’s "Rooted in the Word" Kickoff Service
- February: Scripture Memorization Challenge
- March: Promotion of Bible Studies
Quarter 2: "Rooted in Worship"
Goal: Deepen personal and corporate worship experiences.
- April: Worship Night
- May: Prayer & Worship Week
- June: Creative Worship Expression
Quarter 3: "Rooted in Community"
Goal: Build stronger relationships within the church and local outreach.
- July: Community Connection Month
- August: LIFE Group Relaunch
- September: Family Focus
Quarter 4: "Rooted in Mission"
Goal: Equip and inspire the church to live missionally.
- October: Missions Month
- November: Gratitude and Generosity
- Blessing baskets
- Encourage acts of kindness throughout the community.
- December: Advent Outreach
- Use Advent services to invite and engage the unchurched.
- Host a Christmas Eve community event or service.
