Core Community Church of Omaha

This past Sunday we announced (video) a historic change and transition for our church: on September 25, 2011, our church will be merging with Coram Deo Church Community.  Two churches becoming one.  In other words, Core is getting married.  After months of prayer and years of God’s providence, our elder team affirms that this is God’s work and we give praise to God for this.  From the very beginning of our church, we have sought to renew all of Omaha through a movement of the gospel.  Many times we have said that we aren’t about becoming just one great church, but we want to be a part of a movement.  Many times we have said that no one church could bring this about, but it would take the unity of many churches coming together to glorify Jesus in our city.  This merger with Coram Deo Church Community is a good step towards that direction.

The vision is moving forward.  The mission is making progress.  And we want to call all of you to join us in this movement of the gospel.  We challenge you to begin preparing now for the coming changes, the new emerging missional communities, and the expansion of the gospel through this unification.  How can you step into this?

If you are a regular part of Core, we challenge you in these ways:

1. Thank and praise God for all He has done in your life and your friends’ lives through the ministry of Core.  We will be doing this together as a church on Sunday, September 11, as well.  We give glory and honor to God for all of his goodness.
2. Read through the frequently asked questions, find out more details, and learn all the story of God’s work in bringing this about.  You can easily download it online or read it on our website.
3. Prepare to radically pursue a Missional Community in Coram Deo.  There are many opportunities for you.  You can learn about them by logging in and creating a profile on The City, an online social networking tool for Coram Deo.
4. Grow as a disciple of Jesus on mission with his people in your Missional Community.  Then, when the time is right, consider a one-time DNA Class to learn more about growing in commitment and membership with Coram Deo.  There will be a unique DNA Class on Sunday, November 13, where you can learn more and ask questions.
5. Serve and give sacrificially.  For this marriage of two churches to thrive, your service and financial giving is absolutely crucial.  We can’t do it without you.  We call you to give above and beyond your normal giving.  We call you to serve in ministry with this new church.  Don’t be passive; be active in God’s kingdom for God’s glory.

If you are a friend of Core who keeps us with us from afar, we welcome your prayers and encouragement during this time.  This is a movement of God, and He loves to be glorified in our praying.  Thank you!