Do you think it possible that God wants to see a missional Anglican congregation in Manassas?
If so read on to see how this might be done and how you are challenged to play your part.
What is the need?
‘Jesus authority on earth allows us to dare to go to all the nations. His authority in heaven gives us our only hope of success. And His presence with us leaves us no other choice’. John Stott, Anglican author and statesman.
There are over 36,000 people in the city of Manassas, 50,000 including adjacent suburbs. The goal of AFiM is to establish a vibrant Christian community known for having been rescued by the grace of God, healed by the mercy of God and ready to serve the local community because of the peace of God in their hearts. We are looking for a core group of residents ready to partner with the right kind of Christian community whose goal is to help build ministry initiatives which reach the thousands in Manassas who do not yet know Jesus Christ as Lord and savior. Will you help us by partnering with AFiM as a core member, supportive friend or at least initially, as an informed contact?
What is the response?
Anglican 1000 is an initiative of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) to plant 1000 mission driven congregations in the next five years, across the North America continent. Church of the Word Gainesville has made a start with a satellite campus which meets for worship at 4 pm on Sundays at ‘Crossway Fellowship’ thanks to the partnership of that wonderful congregation. Much more information is available to you on our website http://afmva.churchoftheword.net/
What is the plan?
We begin with regular worship and make contacts in the city through our website, the road signs and most important, personal contact. As we pray for the city we can develop outreach activities so that mission is at the heart of the new community being formed. Once a stronger core is established, AFiM can discern for itself the best way to offer worship, fellowship and service in the city and if it will remain an extension campus or become an independent congregation.
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How can you become involved?
Thank you for taking the time to read this brochure. More information is available on our website and face book. You can partner with the work of AFiM in one of three ways, as a contact, friend or core member. Register using this form or do it online. Call Pastor Robin at 703-303-1551
AFiM contact: We need to build contacts in the city: people who would like to be kept informed about the progress of the fellowship or people who have sympathetic ministries in the city and who might partner with us in some way. AFiM contacts would be invited to join the Anglican-Manassas Face book and receive regular e-mail. We in turn would be glad to know how the Lord is leading you in your concerns for the city.
AFiM friend: Friends would receive more detailed information and would be asked to pray regularly for the work and if possible give to the AFiM budget from time to time or help us with special projects and ministry initiatives. Friends would be encouraged to join us for worship or action occasionally and perhaps help with special projects.
AFiM core: Core members are those who commit to attend worship as often as possible and take on some ministry role. It may be that for some AFiM would be their sole or primary church. For others their primary church would be elsewhere but they would be ‘on loan’ for a time to help get this ministry up on its feet.
Response section. (copy and paste into your e-mail)
Yes I would like to help establish AFiM as
Contact Friend Core
Name ___________________________
Address ___________________________
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Phone # ____/__________/___________
E-Mail ___________________________
Notes ___________________________
Please pray for us in the following ways:
- That a core group will have unity of purpose and reflect the diversity of the city.
- That our worship would glorify God and uplift his people.
- That we learn how to make Christ known to the community in ways that are culturally relevant.
- That adequate resources of people and finances are found to move this ministry forward.
Please e-mail your information to pastor Robin at pastor@churchoftheword.net
