God blesses us in Christ.

A healthy/wealthy church has a solid foundation, power and presence, a culture of community, depth and width.

The book of John tells us we need to become followers of Jesus if we are to be a part of His kingdom family, being part of His family means we will spend eternity with Jesus, and where we will know and see our heavenly Father face to face.

The commitment he made, the opportunity he was given, the warnings he heard, the choices he made and the outcome he embraced.

In redeeming our past, God invites our love, commissions a new future, prepares us for sacrifice and calls us to follow.

Jesus prays for us that we might live in unity, see His glory, be aware of the dangers of the world and join His rescue crew.

The bigness of God; childlike faith; God and us; God, us and creation; the bigness of God.

A cry for help, a plea for justice, a reason for praise.

Jesus intercedes, encourages and prays: protection, unity, give them joy, sanctify them.

Acknowledge the truth of our situation. Humble ourselves before God: plead for God's mercy, be honest about our affliction, make bold requests, give God the credit. Move forward in confidence.