Living TheVision

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more   than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen”

Ephesians 3:19-21

To preserve and pass

along a Heritage which began

August 8, 1943

Living TheVision can sometimes become nothing more than a buzzword.  However, at "The River" we are very excited about the vision that was cast for us over sixty years ago when a small group of people planted a little seed church in a tent on the banks of the Elk River.  Now, we find ourselves continuing to build on the Godly Heritage that small band of charter members prayed, worked and sacrificed for.  To help us to continue to Live The Vision we need to Share The Vision for Elk River Nazarene Church, which involves each of us.

It is a fresh new vision and it is our opportunity for us to decide what we are going to do with it.  We now must decide how we will:

• Leave a legacy for our children and youth.

• Make a difference in our families and those in our communities.

• Do something significant that will outlast our lifetime!

• Preserve and pass along the Heritage that has been given to us

Our vision is that “We seek to be a church of excitement and celebrative worship that the people of greater Charleston want to attend; not just because we offer heart-felt ministry, excellent programs, and the opportunity to develop healthy Christian relationships, but because the real presence of Christ is evident.”  

We believe that God desires to do much more than we can ask or imagine!  The work that began in 1943 with a “God-given” passion for souls is not an aging old church just waiting to die! We are still a vibrant alive intergenerational church, seeking to serve God in our community with excellent programs and living in expectation of what the power of Jesus Christ can do in the lives of people.   This one thing we know that God is the same yesterday, today and forever!  Amen!

We ask that you begin to pray and partner with the leadership of The River!  We are seeking the Lord’s will as it relates to our ministries and properties.  We desire to see the Mountain moved, literally, which would allow us to better utilize the grounds around us.   A strong Vision for a Family Life center has been cast and shared with all of us.  Our desire is to be found...