Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering.

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Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1 It’s time to… Follow Jesus and in doing so become more like him!

Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Following Jesus means accepting his call and the cost

Luke 12:51 And Mary treasured all these things in her heart. Following Jesus means accepting his call and the cost

What is God asking of you today, this week, in the big but also the small? Following Jesus means accepting his call and the cost

Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Following Jesus We come as we are.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” Luke 4:18-19 Following Jesus We come as we are.

It’s not what I can do for God but what God can do through me! Mike Breen developing a discipling culture. Following Jesus We come as we are.

What can I give him, Poor as I am, if I were a shepherd, I will bring a lamb, If I were a wise man I will do my part, What can I give him, give my heart. Christina Rossenli Following Jesus We come as we are.

He came to his own people, He came to his own people, but they didn't want him. but they didn't want him. John 1:13 – The Message. Following Jesus Going not staying

The act of Jesus being born shows us that Jesus’ life was motivated by his ‘out’. Is yours? Following Jesus Going not staying

Following Jesus Means being a surprise! Say Yes Take the risk Go as you are Go Be a surprise