1. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

3. “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:9-11 “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.”

4. There's a lot of different kinds of love “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best...” Agape love [Greek] ἀγάπη, agápē The highest form of love Unconditional love The love of God for humankind “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son...” (John 3:16)

5. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best...”

8. How do I know what is best? The key to knowing what is best is found in knowing God God can express His love to you in an infinite number of ways Knowledge and depth of insight about God’s love will always bring transformation to your life and your community

9. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best...” The first key: Seek Godly Counsel The second key: Engage in prayer The third key: Read God’s Word Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the L ORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

11. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.