“To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.” George Washington

“Suppose a nation in some distant Region should take the Bible for their only law Book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited!

Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness, and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God ... What a Eutopia, what a Paradise would this region be.“ John Adams

The ultimate hope for every person (and every nation) begins when we choose to become servants of Christ and experience and share His grace and peace.

“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus…” Philippians 1:1a Hope happens when… I become a servant of Christ. “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus…” Philippians 1:1a

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I actively connect with a Faith Family Hope happens when… I actively connect with a Faith Family (a.k.a. church).

overseers and deacons.” “…To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons.” Philippians 1:1b

Key Faith Family concepts: Every Christ-follower is a “saint.”

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 1:1

“To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ…” Colossians 1:2a

Key Faith Family concepts: b) Jesus is the transformer.

himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-6

Key Faith Family concepts: c) Teamwork is big!

3) I experience and share grace and peace. Hope happens when… 3) I experience and share grace and peace. “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:2

God ↙ ↘ Grace Peace ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↘ ↙ Me ↙ ↘ Others ←← → → Others

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” Acts 20:24

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13