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MISSION STATEMENT: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE UNASHAMED

Had to share this I found this on “My Priceless Fishers” Blog and she heard it on Relevant Radio, it is from Patrick Madrid’s blog click on the link from his blog for a printable PDF of this:
Here’s the text of an excellent mission statement I ran across many years ago and which I have read at various seminars I’ve given around the country. I did not write this, though I adapted it slightly, and since so many folks have expressed how much they like it, I post it here for those who would like a copy.
MISSION STATEMENT: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE UNASHAMED
(Author unknown)

I AM A PART of the Fellowship of the Unashamed.

The die has been cast. The decision has been made. I have stepped over the line.
I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is in God’s hands.
I am finished and done with low living, small planning, the bare minimum, smooth knees,
mundane talking, frivolous living, selfish giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, applause, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, the best, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith. I lean on Christ’s presence. I love with patience, live by prayer, and labor with the power of God’s grace.

My face is set. My gait is fast, my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough,
my companions are few, my Guide is reliable, and my mission is clear.

I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, shut up, let up or slow up until I have stayed up,
stored up, prayed up, paid up, and spoken up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus. I am a Catholic. I must go until He comes, give until I drop, speak out until all know, and work until He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no difficulty recognizing me. My banner is clear: I am a part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed.

Adapted from the original (author unknown) by Patrick Madrid

There was a comment from a reader on his blog making the following biblical quote to be added:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and to the Greek (Romans 1:16)”

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Catholic Camp Alert: Summer Apologetics Camp

What?  2nd Annual Envoy Institute Summer Apologetics Camp
Who?  Patrick Madrid, Director of the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College
Ages?  Boys and Girls ages 15-19
Dates? August 14-20, 2011
Cost?  $600 {with different payment options}
Location?  North Carolina

Description {from their website}:

“Come enjoy deepening your faith and learning how to better defend it from some of America’s leading Catholic apologists, while having a blast in the great outdoors in a setting that’s close to heaven: nestled in the Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. (Go to http://www.2funcamps.com/ to check out our gorgeous conference site and check out the video of the camp HERE. Boys and girls will sleep in separate camps, but will be together during the day.) In between our speaker’s sessions, you’ll have ample opportunities to enjoy fun activities like whitewater rafting, rope climbing, swimming, hiking, or just reading in the shade of a tree.”

CAMP INFORMATION

Space is limited so register today!

QUESTIONS? Please contact Joan Bradley at 704-461-6009 or via email JoanBradley@bac.edu.

Disclaimer: This Summer Apologetics Camp is sponsored by the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College and is not affiliated with any other religious order or movement in the Catholic Church.

Hope one of you can benefit from this information!
Blessings,
Mama Erika

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