Pastor Greg spoke to us last Sunday and though the vote was expected, it was still disappointing. However, Pastor Greg spoke the following, which I am sure came from the Holy Spirit, I am quoting what I hope was the sense or meaning not ‘verbatim’. It was something like this, “We are asking people to act, vote as or like Christians but that can only be when they are Christians. If we want a Christian Society we must all ENGAGE with bring people to Christ!”
For Britain to think and act in a Christian way, the nation must turn to Jesus and for the nation to turn to Jesus every Christian needs to ENGAGE with bringing people to Jesus, discipling them and then with them repeat the process. If one in five adopted this, Britain would change and in six years One Million would become Sixty Four Million. That truly would be Unlocking A Miracle.

Here are some things the Wirral Christian Centre is doing to ENGAGE with this;
1.       Our house groups are discussing the concept of ‘Missional Communities.’ The idea here is that groups of ‘like minded’ people come together and work together using this common ground, hobby, sport, past time, to ENGAGE with others who enjoy and connect with those things. There are a number of ‘embryonic’ missional communities. Here are some: Young Adults, Mens, Ladies, Parents, Seniors.
2.       Discipling. We must ask ourselves the question, “what is a disciple of Jesus and am I a real disciple of Jesus?” Housegroups are also discussing the fruit of the spirit and the question, “how can I be Christ-like?” The goal must be ‘I am a disciple, a follower and learner, a student of Jesus and I am investing in helping others to also become disciples of Jesus.
3.       Oxton Gateway is a practical expression of our concern for our community and we have a four year programme to develop four streams:
a.       For the elderly and we already have a luncheon club which is growing into much more. In December the luncheon club have five or six in attendance now there are over thirty people using the service.
b.      For families, especially single parents and struggling families.
c.       For the young adults who have lost hope and their way.
d.      For the long term unemployed.

Our Sunday services are the shop window and so many of us stay there. It is time to come in. Into the mission of being a disciple and discipling others. Being committed to Unlocking the Miracle, not letting others do it, but you and I together, together doing it.
Together we are stronger.
Together we are more.
Together in agreement and unity we can make change happen.

The great tanker may need two or three miles of sea to turn, but the turn starts when the wheel is fully turned and then the ship is committed to altering its course. This is not a Billy Graham Crusade, it is a personal mission and the wheel turns when I say ‘I will. I will be committed to living a life of discipleship, I will follow Jesus, do His will, obey His teaching, bring people to Jesus. I will ENGAGE with them so they can ENGAGE with Jesus.

Only a Christian will make Christian decisions, only a Christian nation, with a Christian government will vote in a Christian way.
If I live for Jesus it will be a start; a worthwhile beginning. Today, Lord Jesus, help me to ENGAGE with your plans for W.C.C.