Through the years, God has given His words and directions to us as a community. These words, as discerned by the Community members, became our Community's themes and have given us our focus every year to serve and love God and one another and follow God's mission for us.
2024 "Empty yourself so I can renew you." 2023 "Be in My presence for My strength will resonate in your unity." 2022 "Be courageous. Expand your tent and your descendants will possess nations." 2021 "Persevere and rejoice in suffering as My glory is further revealed.” 2020 "Go deeper. Live a life that is joyfully surrendered.” 2019 “Be My joyful witnesses and the light for the next generation.” 2018 "I am your God. Fix your gaze on Me and be transformed." 2017 "I Am the Good Shepherd. My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me." (John 10:14, 27) 2016 "Rejoice and let My glory shine!" 2015 "I am the Lord, Your God, come, follow Me and live." 2014 "Love one another as I have loved you." - John 15:12 2013 "Pursue Me. I am all you need." 2012 "Go now and proclaim My love!" 2011 "Be vigilant! In unity, put on the armor of Christ to carry on My mission." 2010 "Stand firm upon the Rock!" 2009 "Surrender yourselves completely to build My Kingdom here and now." 2008 "Rest in Me. Be willing to love and serve one another." 2007 "Be still, listen and obey. Gather and feed my people" 2006 "Trust in Me. Be broken, persevere, and I will refresh you." 2005 "Focus on Me. I will lead you to victory. Complete my joy by being united and by loving one another." 2004 "Remain in Me. Take Courage! Go, spread the word and you will bear much fruit." 2003 "Seek Me even more. Do not be afraid. I will set your heart on fire." 2002 "I, the LORD, will fulfill My purpose for you in your unity and through the gift of one another." 2001 "My Lord and My God!" - John 20:28 2000 "If you remain in my word, you will truly be My disciples." John 8:31 1999 "Be holy for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 1997-98 “Christ in me is to live.” 1996 “Lift high the banners of love!” 1995 “Unity with God and unity with one another in service.” 1993-94 "So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith." - Galatians 6:10