A grapevine isn't grown merely to look at the grapes. They are intended to be used. As we take our next step in growing to be like Jesus, we learn to connect with others to serve. Growing followers serve others. 

One of the most important parts of growth on the vine is the ability of the branches to bear fruit. Each branch supports the other, and even cross-polinates to help the fruit grow to full maturity. It's the same with our connection to other Christians when we exist in a loving community together. Growing followers do life together.

If you walk through a vineyard  one thing is clear- fruit can only come through connection. It’s dependent on connection. As believers, each of us are called to the branch life. That starts with simply abiding in Jesus, with drawing our strength and life from Him alone. Growing followers continue to connect with God.

Speaker: Robin Gough
Date: January 10, 2021

In a world where we have connection overload, it's surprisingly easy to get disconnected. 2020 not only revealed this, but it also laid bare our need for connection. Being a Christian is about more than liking Jesus or knowing about him. It's about becoming like him. Everyone is on a journey of transformation that requires us to take the next step toward Jesus - whether it’s the first or one in a long journey with God. What's yours? On the first Sunday of 2021, we want to set out our vision for our church family for this year and beyond.