Text: John 1:35-46; Matthew 22:1-14 Opening: When and where was your latest Invite? - The Purpose of the Invite: - The purpose is to make guest aware of the event and to get their attention. - The act of inviting someone communicates: - I like you. - I like being around you. - I appreciate what happens when you join in. - The Priority of the Invite: Why do people attend church? - 86% attend because a Friend invited them. - 6% attend because the Pastor invited them. - 6% attend because of the Church outreach programs. - 2%. Attend because of advertisement, mail, flier. - The Power of the Invite: John 1:35-46 Jesus invited His disciples to: - Come and See I do, you watch - Come and Be I do, you help - Come and Do You do, I help - Come and Go You do, I watch The Invite from GOD: Matthew 22:1-14