Celebration CA '23 - Session 1 (Welcome)

CELEBRATION CALIFORNIA

a family camp with our family of churches

May, '23 @ Hume Lake

Better Together with Tiffany & Travis Aicklen

Photos referenced at the beginning:
CCA Old Photos

Intro:

• Welcome to Celebration California.
• Gratitude for those attending and for the opportunity to gather.
• Acknowledge the work and effort put into organizing the event.
• Antioch: The ideal example of what Jesus wants.

Key Points:

• A Call to Unity and Identity:
  • The weekend is a celebration of unity and the church coming together.
  • The importance of a shared identity and purpose.
• The Power of the Holy Spirit:
  • The Holy Spirit’s power to transform and empower believers.
  • Testimony of personal transformation through the Spirit.
  • The Holy Spirit is essential for the church.
• A Call to Action:
  • Obedience: Emphasizing obedience to God's word and following Jesus's example.
  • Humility: Acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God.
  • Prophecy: Eagerly desiring and operating in spiritual gifts.
  • Generosity: Sharing resources and living generously.
  • Worship: Expressing gratitude and awe for God.
• The Church as a Family:
  • Emphasis on love, connection, and belonging.
  • Importance of building relationships within the church community.
  • The joy of being together as a family of God.
• The Mission of God:
  • The church's purpose: to glorify God and make disciples.
  • Jesus’s commission: to go into all the world and make disciples.
  • The importance of being "sent" and living out the mission of God.
• A Call to be a Church that Sends:
  • Antioch as a model for sending leaders and resources.
  • The need to be a church that is actively engaged in mission.
  • The importance of training and equipping leaders.

Conclusion:

• Celebration California is an opportunity to experience unity, encounter God's power, and be equipped for His mission.
• The event is a time to celebrate what God has done and to look forward to the future.

Call to Action:

• Participate fully in the worship and fellowship.
• Be open to the Holy Spirit's leading and empowerment.
• Pray for the church and its leaders.
• Consider how you can be more involved in God's mission.
• Embrace the unity and diversity of the church.