There is no list or program that can create a culture of evangelism in a church. As a matter of fact, the exact characteristics of a church with a culture of evangelism are difficult to pin down. However, you know it when you see it. The First Church had it in Acts 2. As a church, we need certain yearnings and desires to have an evangelistic culture, a heart-cry of our people. Those yearnings make up this week's and next week's message. (The first 18 minutes of this message consist of a recounting of recovery efforts and ministry opportunities, as well as directed prayer for those affected by the hurricane and those involved in relief efforts.)

Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA