Intro: How would you like 2021 to be different from 2020?I. “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.” – Luke 12:35A. “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, northings present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38–39B. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11C. “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” – Luke 12:40D. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2II. Vision – “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”– Revelation 21:3–4III. MissionA. “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”– Revelation 2:10B. “Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to all creation.”– Mark 16:15IV. Core ValuesA. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your ownunderstanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make yourpaths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5–6B. “We also rejoice in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation producesperseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” – Romans 5:3–5C. “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8D. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” – Galatians 5:22–23How do you plan to “stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning” as you go into 2021? What is your personal vision, mission, and core values?How do God’s promises give you hope in 2021?