Dear Moody Church Family,
I hope you had a wonderful summer and had a chance to attend a Summer Seminar! The seminars were a great lead-in for our fall ministry launch. As followers of Jesus, we want to not only know the Gospel, but also “do” the Gospel (James 2:26).
This fall, we’ll return to Acts and the earliest days of the church. The early church in Acts provides a powerful blueprint for transforming our world through mission. What made the early church’s mission so world-changing wasn’t just their bold preaching, but their revolutionary way of living. They sold their possessions to care for the poor, broke down social barriers between Jews and Gentiles, and created communities where “there was no needy person among them.” When persecution scattered them from Jerusalem, they didn’t see it as a setback but as an opportunity to spread the Gospel even further. Their mission wasn’t just about individual salvation—it was about demonstrating God’s kingdom breaking into the world through acts of justice, mercy, and love.
Today, we have the same Spirit that empowered the early church. Our world desperately needs congregations willing to step beyond their comfort zones to engage the brokenness around them. Whether it’s serving in homeless shelters, sharing the Gospel with neighbors, or meeting practical needs in our communities, we’re called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. The question isn’t whether we have the resources or ability to change the world—it’s whether we have the faith to follow the example of those first believers who turned their world upside down through the power of the risen Christ. TMC Communities are a great place to look for these opportunities.
Our budget for the FY2025–26 is built to support the ministry we believe God has called all of us at The Moody Church to undertake for our congregation, our city, and our world. When you give to The Moody Church, you are giving to God’s kingdom through the church. There is no better investment to make!
Thank you for your faithful giving and thank you for joining us in Changing Our World Through Mission. It is truly the Journey of a Lifetime!
Together,
Bill Van Tuinen
Pastor of Global Outreach and Stewardship
