Vision Frontline 2007

Dear Frontline Family,

Each year as I work on my vision message, I realize how privileged I am to serve as Teaching Pastor for such a vibrant and passionate family of young adults. This year has been no different. I firmly believe that God has brought each of us here in this unique, exciting time to serve His purposes in the Washington, DC area and around the world for His name’s sake.

I am writing to ask you to clear your schedule to join in celebration and to hear the vision for 2007 this Sunday night at either 5:30 or 7:30 at Frontline. It will be a time to remember what has happened over the past twelve years as a ministry in one location. It will be a time to pray for the hundreds of Frontliners who have decided to step out in faith and move to the Arlington campus. It will be a time to acknowledge the power and passion of our God and the things He has called us to do!

You don’t want to miss Sunday night. Some of the most remarkable things that God is doing through Frontline will be announced.

One of these announcements deals directly with poverty and injustice issues around the world and is the culmination of years of prayer by many Frontliners. As Christ followers, we have both the responsibility and the answer for the world in need, as we spread the Gospel through word and deed. I’m truly excited to announce this historic first for our church family!

The second part of my vision message is a challenge to each Christ-follower who calls Frontline home. I’ll challenge you with a personal assignment for the coming year. It has nothing to do with money, service, or extra time at the church. It has everything to do with your investment in relationships with unchurched people in Washington. You’ll be challenged, excited, and maybe even a little uncomfortable – but, those of us who commit to this challenge will mature in our faith and will impact secular Washington with the message of Jesus Christ!

I also want to celebrate God’s work in and through Frontline in 2006, and then take a faith-filled look at what God is planning for us in 2007 – including the launch of Frontline Arlington.

Vision casting messages are important and shape the life of our church in significant ways. In July’s vision message I announced that MBC was moving forward with plans to go to a multi-campus strategy and that Frontline would launch our first campus in Arlington. Just six months later the vision has become a reality! Our first Frontline Arlington Service is Monday, January 22, 2007 at 7:30PM at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater!

I hope you will come this Sunday to hear the 2007 Frontline Vision message. We have all been brought together as young adults by God for such a time as this!

Your servant for His sake,
Todd Phillips
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www.frontlinearlington.com
www.toddphillips.net