We take the light for granted.

Could you be taking Jesus for granted?

John 1:1-5

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

How has Jesus impacted you?

It's easy to take the light for granted until all you have is darkness.

God has made an appearance!

John 1:12... to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

Luke 1:26-33

Matthew 1:18-21, 24-25

Luke 2:1-19

Do you believe in?

Daniel 4:4-9

Daniel 5:5-12

What we know about the Magi...

The gifts:

- GOLD... kingship on earth

- FRANKINCENSE... priesthood and Deity

- MYRRH... death and sacrifice

Philippians 4

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Open-hand | closed-issues

Two types of church leaders are given special attention in the New Testament: deacons and elders.

- Responsibilities

- Qualifications

Women in leadership in the church...

The New Covenant brought new attitudes and customs concerning the intrinsic value and beneficial involvement of everyone… including women.

Galatians 3:26-28

Who is my neighbor?

Luke 10:25-37

We need to be FOR our community.

...who we are when we GATHER

and who we are when we GO

#1, Be FOR four families

#2, Create better spaces FOR people

#3, Be FOR our community partners

#4, Be more intentional in our inviting

#forhancockcounty

Revelation 19:11-16

1, Jesus exemplifies "semper fidelis", vs 11

2, Jesus exemplifies sacrifice, vs 12-13

3, Jesus exemplifies service, vs 14-15

4, Jesus exemplifies sovereignty, vs 16

Genesis 11:31-12:5

What causes us to settle for less?

1, fear

2, sorrow

3, satisfaction

Too many Christ-followers settle so far from where He calls them to be.

Have you... settled for less?

On-Ramp #1: Connect

Circles are better than rows!

On-Ramp #2: Serve

John 13:1-17

Following Jesus into radical servanthood is the sure pathway to fullness of life.

Acts 2:42-47

On-Ramp #3: Give

Be an owner.

On-Ramp #4: Invite

Luke 15:1-24

Are you searching?

Invest-and-Invite

Luke 12:13-31

Generosity will add an element of richness to life for more gratifying than money.

Any time our expectations get too specific, we are in danger of frustration and disappointment.

We should let God be God.