“AND YOUR NAME IS…” Col. 4:7-18 Rev. Martin Sanders Living Christ Church October 13, 2013

Opening Line “You probably don’t remember me…” “Your name is…?” (tone) “Hey…buddy.”

In The Kingdom Everyone Matters Tychicus – “brother, minister, servant” Onesimus – “brother…one of you!” Aristarchus – “prisoner” Mark – cousin of Barnabas Jesus/Justus – “these are the only Jews” Epaphras – “servant…one of you.”

Everyone Matters Luke, the physician Demas Nympha – church at her house Brothers and sisters at Laodicea Archippus – “Get r done” Paul – “Grace & Peace Out”

Why These Names? 2,000 years later, telling their story Every one matters to God. They ALL matter in the Kingdom. Each have a unique identity Each have a Key Role to play

So… Never call it a “list” Real people, made a real difference, matter to God So much more than a “list” Because Everyone, Everyone Matters

Who Are These People Anyway? Younger & Older Male & Female Physician & Prisoner Cultural Diversity People…simply people who matter(ed) – then and now.

God wants you…we want you! “And your name is…?” Identity Belonging

Communion Belonging Receiving Him Being Received by Him

“To all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12