This Sunday, we go back to the beginning of the book of Mark and look together at the announcement of John the Baptist about the coming of Christ.______John preached to people who needed real truth and his simple message of repentance struck a chord for his listeners, drawing many to hear that message. But in truth, he understood and embraced that he was not the message, but the messenger; and when the time came, he pointed the crowds to Jesus! It is a challenge and opportunity that each of us have even today--to share the good news and point people to Christ.