So what’s the BIG announcement?
This past Sunday we announced that on the first Sunday of every month we will not be having services. Instead, we will be out doing ministry in Savannah on those days.
There are alot of questions around this I am sure, so let me elaborate….
- 1/3 of Canvas is what we term “Action”. We haven’t done a good job of being who we say we are. We believe that action (missions, service, whatever you want to call it) is a huge catalyst to life change.
- We believe the church has an image problem. We are typically seen as saying one thing (often judgemental) and yet doing nothing. We are often very segregated and too afraid to get uncomfortable. I don’t think this is how Jesus lived.
- We believe after being here for over a year now and doing “church”, that what Savannah needs is for the church to get off its butt and be who we say we are. That doesn’t mean go on a few planned mission outings. It means actually LIVING DIFFERENTLY. This is a first step to becoming different.
- Savannah has many needs, as I am sure every city does. We are finding out where God is at work in those needs and joining him there. And, if he so leads, we will begin to meet needs in new ways. Obedience is the key.
I am sure there are many questions like “What about kids?” and “What about visitors?”. We will have some answers to those questions on the website, albeit they may not be totally satisfactory for some people. Actually DOING and BEING what Jesus called us to is messy. It’s time to stop being so “safe”. I challenge you to think differently about what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be connected to a local church. Its time we live differently and if we have to, in Savannah at least, Canvas will lead the way!
You can check out our website for other information and what projects we are involved in.
