Launch: Week Two

In the second week of the "Launch" series, Pastor Nate Gagne continues to read from Acts, chapter one which talks about the time between Jesus' death & the coming of the Holy Spirit. This was a time of uncertainty for many of Jesus' followers, as He had just been betrayed & his betrayer had just ended his own life, leaving two voids in the mission team. Continuing with the NASA analogy, Pastor Nate illustrates how the selection of mission team members can make or break your mission. NASA often seeks to have multiple auxiliaries waiting in the wings to step in when it's mission critical. Similarly, God has many "mission-minded" people prepared with gifts & talents befitting the mission He has called you to do ready for when you need them. Sometimes it takes a catalyst, such as Jesus' death or the sickness of a crew member to propel the auxiliaries into action. However, that doesn't make them any less qualified; moreover, the time was likely selected for a greater purpose or example.