1. Faith IS Transferring your TRUST FROM YOURSELF TO WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR YOU

2. Having the keys does not necessarily open the door!

3. Faith OPENS the Door The QUESTION IS: To What???

5. Faith creates a new relationship with God Adoption New birth

6. Adoption To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. --John 1:12

7. New birth Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3

8. From Death to Life

9. The Work of God in us is not complete at Stage One -- Being saved by Grace thru Faith It proceeds through Stage Two --Becoming God’s child -- Adoption And Stage Three: Sanctification

10. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2: 10

11. The NEW Command of Jesus By this shall everyone know That you are my disciples That you love ONE ANOTHER As I have loved you. John 13: 34

12. Life in the Family Gathering with the Family Listening to the Father Talking with the Father Caring for sisters & brothers Seeking to add to the family Serving each other & the world Supporting the Family

13. Gathering with the Family Worship Choir Praise and Worship Time -- coming Special celebration times

14. Listening to the Father through the WORD Personal Scripture reading Adult Christian Education Small Groups Spiritual Growth Weekend Retreats -- women’s, men’s Bible Focus groups

15. Talking with the Father through prayer Daily Devotions Wednesday evening prayer Prayer chain Bridge Builders Special prayer events

16. Caring for sisters & brothers Deacon groups Stephen Ministry Small groups Christian Fellowship Night

17. Serving each other & the world Missions – giving Missions – going on Mission Trips Pray Connect Promote Personal engagement

18. Supporting the Family Financial Stewardship Participation in ministries Serving in the Offices