40 Days of Purpose

Our upcoming free event is 40 Days of Purpose in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 25, 2004 at 6:30 pm (Eastern). We are one of a worldwide network of Churches hosting this event. We will present a national simulcast with Rick Warren.

Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) September 16, 2004 -- When Jersey City Church of the Nazarene launches its 40 Days of Purpose Campaign" September 25, 2004, it will join a worldwide network of thousands of churches. At 6:30 pm at 2163 Kennedy Blvd the seats will fill up because many people wonder what am I here for? What is my purpose?" says Pastor Larry.

Inspired by remarkable stories of spiritual renewal and growth, an estimated 13,000 churches from 60 denominations have experienced the purpose-driven phenomena inspired by a California pastors best-selling book. At the center of the campaign is the fastest-selling hard cover nonfiction book in history. The Purpose Driven Life has sold more than 16 million copies since the books release in 2002.

The books author, Rick Warren, is senior pastor of one of Americas largest churches, Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. Following its 40 Days of Purpose Campaign two years ago, Saddleback Church baptized 671 new believers, added almost 1,200 new members, and increased average attendance by 2,000. Two years ago the first 1,500 churches to hold a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign reported their worship attendance increased an average of 22 percent.

During the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign at Jersey City Church of the Nazarene, truths about Gods five purposes for people-worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism-will be communicated repeatedly in six ways:
1. An all-church Simulcast seminar on September 25, 2004 at 6:30pm at 2163 Kennedy Blvd.
2. A weekly message by the pastor each Sunday at 12:00 pm (noon).
3. A personal or family daily devotional reading.
4. A weekly Scripture memory verse that everyone memorizes.
5. A weekly small group with flexible meeting schedules and locations or Sunday school.
6. A daily e-mail of encouragement.

People will hear about Gods purposes for their lives in many different formats," Pastor Larry of Jersey City Church of the Nazarene said. This will allow the truths to sink deeper into our hearts, which is essential for any permanent life change and growth."

The key to finding happiness in life is when we discover 'Its not about you. Jesus taught: If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it in the end; but if you give it up for His higher purposes, you will find real meaning."

For information: http://www.jerseycitychurch.org or
Contact:
Lisa Bullard
Jersey City Church of the Nazarene
2163 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-434-1020
info@jerseycitychurch.org

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