The Vision of Hope

The LIFE that glorifies God and fills us with joy is a life God gives. It is revealed in scripture, and it begins with RECEIVING Gospel grace. Instead of living for self—resisting God’s affection (rebellion) or trying to earn it (religion), we turn from our sin (repentance) and accept by faith God’s gracious forgiveness and His gift of adoption through King Jesus. He folds us into His forever family as sons and daughters, and we celebrate this new identity as our starting point every day from now on.  

With God’s grace in place, we begin to love the God of the bible. We don’t love to get loved; we love God in joyful response to the love He is pouring into our hearts. This love for the three-in-one God grows as we learn to TRUST Him as Father, HONOR Jesus as King and FOLLOW the Holy Spirit. By reading scripture and engaging God’s presence through prayer this personal, daily, forever relationship serves as the centerpiece of The LIFE God gives. And it is best lived out in the context of community.

Since God is a forever family—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, whose heart beats for the nations, He gives us the gift of new siblings in the Church. We enjoy meaningful relationships spanning all ages and ethnicities. Through warm welcome and humble hospitality, we help people discover that they matter to God. We intentionally LINK deeply to grow in The LIFE and we generously INVEST God’s resources in the Church (our time, talents, and treasure) to strengthen its mission in Mason Plus and beyond.  

As Jesus’ Disciples, we’re called to mission across the street and around the world. God often sends people our way who don’t know they matter to the One who made them. We want to help them discover lasting joy in Him! So, we PURSUE future disciples and seek to RESTORE brokenness where we live, work, and play (among relatives, neighbors, co-workers, and friends). God is reaching His world through us!   

And then we’re called to do what healthy, growing things do—MULTIPLY! Our deepening joy in The LIFE God gives compels us to help others catch and live this vision for themselves. As they do the same with still others, more people will find lasting joy in Jesus and God’s glory will extend to the ends of the earth. This LIFE was God’s vision from the beginning. And we will live it until King Jesus comes again!