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COMPASSIONATE, CREATIVE, COURAGEOUS, COOPERATIVE AND CONFIDANT IN CHRIST
COMPASSIONATE, CREATIVE, COURAGEOUS, COOPERATIVE AND CONFIDANT IN CHRIST
where two or three are gathered in my name
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Ask and it will be done. I am there.
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Agape Vision and Mission
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Core Values & Beliefs
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Five Star Members
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A Letter from Pastor
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Meet the Team
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Action Points
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2018 Highlights
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Agape Youth Culture
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2019 Goals and Initiatives
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3-5 Years
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2019 Calendar
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2019 Decrees
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syn⋅er⋅gize /sin- r-jīz/
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the interaction or cooperation of two or more people, organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Who We Are
MISSION
To show and share God’s love with everyone everywhere.
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Who We Are
VISION
To be a gateway where people of every nation connect, grow and develop into faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
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Who We Are
COREVALUES 1. It’s All About JESUS! (John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 1:15-18) 2. Real love never fails. (1 Cor. 13:8) 3. The WORD of God is true, alive and powerful. (John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12) 4. Pure worship is life changing. (John 4:24) 5. Prayer works! (James 5:16) 6. All things are possible to those who believe. (Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23)
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WEBELIEVE -- In the triune God – one God, eternally existent in three co-equal Persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- Jesus Christ is the Son of God -- The Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God -- All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God -- Salvation is provided for all men through Jesus Christ -- In Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord’s Supper -- It is the will of God that every believer be filled with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4 -- The Church (i.e. the Body of Christ) consists of all those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior -- Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and is the privilege of all believers -- In the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust -- In the imminent, personal, and visible return of Jesus Christ
STAR MEMBERS
Faithfully follow the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 16:24; John 8:31)
Do their best to attend Sunday and Wednesday services. (Hebrews 10:25)
Do their best to bring at least one guest to Agape each month. (Matthew 28:19,20; Romans 10:14)
Consistently give tithes and offerings as good and faithful stewards. (Malachi 3:8-12; 2 Corinthians 9:6-12)
Pray for others. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 Timothy 2:1-4)
Encourage others in the faith. (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:24)
Serve in some area of Agape ministry. (1 Peter 4:10)
Wow time really flies when you’re having fun! 2018 is history now and 2019 is officially here. Happy New Year! A New Year is like a blank book and the pen is in our hands. It is our chance to write a beautiful story for God’s glory.
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excited about 2019 and all I perceive the LORD has in store for us. As with prior years we will continue to build upon what God has previously shown and said. Therefore, we are committed to MANIFEST what He has purposed and planned for our lives this year and beyond.
Agape’s theme for 2019 is SYNERGIZE: I AM, WE ARE. The word synergize means to combine or coordinate the activity of two or more agents to produce a joint effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Simply put, “two heads are better than one.” In his best selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, Dr. Stephen R. Covey writes, “Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, openmindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn’t just happen on its own. It’s a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table.” Thank YOU in advance for your part in making this a most prodigious and synergistic year. I truly believe 2019 can be our best year ever. Remember, teamwork makes the dream work. Mother Teresa said it well, “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” I concur. Let’s make it phenomenal year on purpose! Pray for me always. I’ll do the same for you. Shalom,
Dr. Lawrence Powell P.S. Honor the LORD with your God given time, talent and treasure. Your support really matters!
Nelly Guzman Accounts Payable 732.680.9800 ext. 107 nguzman@agapecenter.org
B. Al Izlar, Sr. Membership Director 732.680.9800 ext. 112 bizlar@agapecenter.org
Dr. Odessa McNeill Dean, Pneuma Life School of Ministry 732.680.9800 ext. 105 omcneill@agapecenter.org
Ishmael Rouse Maintenance Director 732.680.9800 ext. 108 irouse@agapecenter.org
John McClure Worship Director 732.680.9800 ext. 113 jmcclure@agapecenter.org
Loren Dawson Executive Music Director 732.680.9800 ext.109 ldawson@agapecenter.org
Brandon Johnson Creative and Youth Director 732.680.9800 ext. 104 bjohnson@agapecenter.org
MEET THE TEAM
ACT ION POINTS
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IT’S AS SIMPLE AS 1-2-3 1. MATURE: Fully develop, complete and perfect people and ministries.
We preach Jesus Christ, “admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so thatwe may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28)
2. MOBILIZE: Better assemble, organize and prepare people to use energies, gifts, talents and skills for active and effective service.
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12)
3. MASTER: Demonstrate exceptional, expert proficiency in life and ministry for the task of reaching the lost, growing the Church and advancing the Kingdom of God.
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
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Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Romans 12:4-5
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Over the past two decades, Agents of
conducive for worship, fun, and growth.
Change Youth Ministry has been led by
This is a new opportunity to provide
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adults. As we transition into a new era of leadership, our goal is to honor the legacy before us and embrace our future. Agape Youth Culture is designed to help middle school
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Youth Ministry isn’t youth ministry unless youth are ministering. This year we look forward to relaunching events and establishing
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students develop their faith, character,
within Agape by using our talents and
and relationships. It’s a challenge to
abilities to serve in various ministries
become the CHANGE they want to
within the house. Stay tuned, we’re just
see in their community. It’s a proactive
getting started.
approach to a reactive world. It’s an opportunity to create an environment
- Brandon Johnson, Youth Director
@agapeyouthculture | agapeyouthculture.com
2019GOALS ACHIEVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2019 1000+ salvations 100+ salvations (Children’s and Teen Church) Increase membership by 600+ Increase giving by 20% Raise $50,000 Pentecost Sunday for Evangelism and Missions (June 9th) Improve overall stewardship– time, talent, and treasure by 30%. Grow social media platforms to 5K followers.
2019 INITIATIVES
Renovations: interior improvement of sanctuary, interior and exterior capital projects Mission Possible: effective evangelism, outreach, in-reach, dicisipleship and assimilation. Develop and execute a more efficient, comprehensive and effective discipleship ministry. Identify, train and ordain new elders, ministers, and deacons. Enhance, strengthen, and grow men’s ministry. Married Life Encounters Leadershift: Continue developing leaders for outstanding service. Membershift: E3 to the MAX - Equip, Empower and Engage
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2019CAL
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In the triune God – one God, eternally existent in three co-equal Persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Jesus Christ is the Son of God
The Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God Salvation is provided for all men through Jesus Christ In Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord’s Supper It is the will of God that every believer be filled with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4 The Church (i.e. the Body of Christ) consists of all those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and is the privilege of all believers In the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust In the imminent, personal, and visible return of Jesus Christ
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2019DECREES
You shall also decide and decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light [of God’s favor] shall shine upon your ways. (Job 22:28)
2019 will be a phenomenal year in Jesus’ name!
2019 will be crowned and bursting with God’s goodness.
Agape is a growing church—spiritually and numerically.
Agape is known as a gateway church—an apostolic house of pure worship, salvation, healing, deliverance, birthing, teaching, training and launching.
Agape lives and rests under an open heaven.
Agape is a “Bethel” (house of God), and sanctuary where angels ascend and descend.
Covenant blessings are working in the lives of our families, and in the lives of God’s people here and now.
We are a blessed people and a blessed church.
We are positioned to prosper and empowered to succeed.
Abundance is being released daily—here and now to everyone who honors God’s covenant of financial success.
God rebukes the devourer in the lives of good and faithful stewards who honor Him in time, talent and treasure (tithes and offerings).
Blessings are coming to us, overwhelming and overtaking us.
Lack is bound and prosperity, abundance and finances are loosed in Jesus’ name.
We expect a daily demonstration of miracles, signs and wonders in the name of Jesus and for the glory of God.
Agape is filled with the manifested glory of God, the presence of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
What the enemy meant for evil, God will make good.
What the enemy has stolen is being restored sevenfold.
Revival is breaking loose, spreading and overflowing.
The harvest of souls is ripe, plentiful and coming in from all directions—North, South, East and West.
Backsliders and prodigals are coming home.
The Holy Spirit is being poured out on our sons and our daughters.
A great outpouring of God’s Spirit is being released upon our youth. They will carry His presence and supernatural power to their generation.
Our young people’s commitment to Jesus Christ is conspicuous, captivating and contagious.
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501 East Hazelwood Avenue, Rahway NJ | 732.680.9800 @AgapeRahway | www.agapecenter.org Service times: Wednesdays at 7:30pm | Sundays 9 & 11am