EVANGELISM, MISSIONS
A Mercedes-Benz TV commercial shows one of its cars colliding with a concrete wall during a safety test. Someone then asks a Mercedes engineer why the company does not enforce its patent on their car’s energy-absorbing car body. The Mercedes’ design has been copied by almost every other car maker in the world in spite of the fact that it has an exclusive patent.
The engineer replies in a clipped German accent, “Because in life, some things are just too important not to share.”
King Duncan observes, “Some things are just too important not to share. As Christians, we believe the good news of Jesus Christ is one of those things that is too important not to share. No, that is an understatement. We believe Jesus Christ must be shared with our friends, our neighbors, the world. The work of sharing the news of Jesus Christ we call evangelism. The Christian faith has been advanced through the ages by people who were willing to take upon themselves the responsibility of being evangelists–those who spread the good news of Christ.” (King Duncan, Collected Sermons) Shared in Preaching Now
Out Of The Box and Safe Halloween
On Halloween Day this year, which falls on a Saturday, we will be open at Out Of The Box to give out candy to the children. The Town of Hillsville each year celebrates by closing the streets down and making a safe place for families to come and bring their children for a time of fun and fellowship.
We need you Candy Donations. Please bring individually wrapped candy items by my office ASAP. Last year there more than 1000 people so we need lots of candy.
Ronnie
This day in the life of your pastor; September, 21st, 2009
- Samuel has a new word, he just burped and Misty says Samuel what do you say? Samuel “umm don’t careabout 9 hours ago from web
- Every family needs 2 dig a hole N the yard, line it with rocks. Sit round the fire & talk, tell stories as a family. Beats the tar out of TVabout 9 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Sitting by the fire. By the way getting wet wood to burn is no fun after 2 hoursabout 10 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Just finished 5.22 miles @ 9 min pace. Best in a long time 4 meabout 13 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Just met with Kyles social worker & the adoption should be final in about a monthabout 14 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- When I say no, Samuel hears, go ahead 3 dare youabout 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- I had this pipe dream that Samuel wasn’t going to be a typical 2 year old. I have been awakened by reality. But he is still awesome!about 17 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Dropping Kyle @ school & have to be back here at 230 to pick up Christopher. What happens when I am working?about 18 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- @ doctor with Kyle. I hate that there is a sick entrance & a well patient entrance, however I do understand it.about 19 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- What is your plan to reach your sphere of influence for Christ? If you don’t have a plan, you won’t win them!about 19 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Thom Rainer in “The unchurched next door” says 8 out of 10 people would come 2 church if they were invited by a friend. Go make som friends!about 20 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Getting the tires rotated on Mistys vanabout 20 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Looking for the best conference for a staff building event, suggestions?about 20 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Do you have a personal plan to grow in your relationship with Jesus? If not, you won’t grow!about 20 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- As a leader in the church we set the example for others as we grow in the Lord.about 20 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- The Oak Tree right outside our kitchen window has been taken over by Blue Birds for about a week. Beautiful creations of Godabout 21 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Fixing breakfast for the familyabout 21 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Reading Innovatechurch, great chapter on teamwork by Doug Randlettabout 22 hours ago from TwitterBerry
- Just found some long lost friends, hey Jim and Jill, great to find you after so many years and so many life changes for both of usabout 22 hours ago from web
- Tomorrow is the 1st official day of Fallabout 23 hours ago from web
- Praying for a good friend Carlton Ayers this morning, In the Hospital with heart issues.about 23 hours ago from web
- I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst.about 23 hours ago from web
- Praying for the family of Lance Corporal Jonathan Nash4:55 AM Sep 21st from TwitterBerry
About Ronnie G. Collins
I am the Planting Pastor of Out of the Box Worship Center and I also serve as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hillsville Virginia. We are a Multi Site Church, one church in multiple locations. Our 1st campus is located at 225 Fulcher Street in Hillsville Virginia. Our 2nd location is on Main Street in Hillsville, FUMC Downtown, Out of the Box Worship Center, and our 3rd location is 522 North Main Street in Hillsville and this is our Youth Ministry Center, FUMC Downtown “Out of the Box”, Youth Ministry. The most recent ministry we have is “Out Of The Box Worship Center” and we are located at 516 North Main Street Hillsville. This site is now my main focus, along with the Youth Ministry.
I have a Passion to see hurting people come to know Jesus Christ. I believe that we as Christians have to demonstrate God’s Love to the world, rather than just telling them they are loved. I am married and have 3 sons two very special nephews that are like sons, 3 grandchildren, 5 great nephews, and one great niece that are like grandchildren. I am a blessed man.
I attended school at Carroll County High School, Wytheville Community College, Liberty University, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
My passions are as follows:
God
Family
Others
Reading
Running
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