"To God Be The Glory"

Pastor Akin opened by reading Ephesians 3:20-21, emphasizing that church growth comes from God's power, not human effort. He celebrated three main areas: lives being changed through 47 baptisms this year (the most since 2011), families being served through Go Christian Academy with 220 students and foster care ministry, and unity being promoted in their multicultural, multigenerational congregation representing over 25 countries. He concluded with a charge that the mission is not over, calling members to share the gospel with neighbors, support foster care, and potentially serve as missionaries. The service included the Lord's Supper and welcoming new members.

In this message:

This year the church has baptized 47 people, the most since 2011.The church now has 175 new members this year, the most since 2010.The congregation is multicultural with over 25 countries represented and one-third being people of color.There are 189 foster children in the county that the church seeks to serve.The mission is urgent as 3.2 billion people worldwide have no access to Jesus.