Starting off a new sermon series on the book of 1 Timothy, we discover a lot in the opening verses about Paul's understanding of himself and how this relates to our own way of being in the world.

A significant aspect of our mission as a church is found through the role of the church in facilitating the membership of believers.

Our mission as a church has a lot to do with our mission as The Church, which is deeply involved in the process of intentionally discipling others in the same way that we have also been discipled.

In attempting fulfill our mission as a church body, we see what it means to connect with Christ, what it means to connect with the Church, and why this should be a priority.

Looking closely at our mission as a church, we find the need to serve others, the nature of who 'others' are, and the many ways in which it is possible to care for them.

In examining the fundamentals of our mission as a church, we see a heart of service and care for others through the result of God's love for us.

In continuing to analyze our mission as a church, we see the necessity of having the correct understanding of the Gospel in our efforts to care for others.

Pastor Jay illustrates the need for putting Jesus first in our lives, as it leads to the best possible outcome for our souls and has an effect in every dimension of our being in the world.

Elder Shawn Bergen fills in for Pastor Jay today by walking us through Isaiah chapter 6, in which we find a number of revelations about the glory of God.

As we continue to examine our principles moving forward into the new year, we are confronted with the stark reality of who we are in Christ and what it means to live in response to that understanding.