2. Serving... Receiving... Resisting Temptation...

3. John 13 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night. John 13 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night. 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

4. Who do we love? How do we love? Why do we love?

5. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcastWith acceptance

6. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help

7. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help The failedWith forgiveness

8. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help The failed With forgiveness Our friends & familyWith sacrifices

9. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help The failed With forgiveness Our friends & family With sacrifices The hurting & fearfulWith feeling

10. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help The failed With forgiveness Our friends & family With sacrifices The hurting & fearfulWith feeling and action

11. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient

12. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind

13. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy

14. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud

15. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others,

16. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered,

17. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

18. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

19. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects,

20. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts,

21. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,

22. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.

23. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away

24. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self–seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away... 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

25. Who do we love? How do we love? The outcast Those in need With acceptance With practical help The failed With forgiveness Our friends & family With sacrifices The hurting & fearful With feeling and action Why do we love?

26. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. Why do we love?

27. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, Why do we love?

28. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Why do we love?

29. Who do we love? How do we love? 1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Why do we love?

30. Who do we love? How do we love? John 13 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Why do we love? Its better for us and for others The evidence of following Jesus

31. Who can we love? How are we to love? Questions for reflection...

32. Father God, Give us the strength to do what we know cries out to be done. Let us not hesitate because of ease, or the words of others. Merciful God empower us to do what is inconvenient and what is unpopular, what is costly and what is frightening that no one may miss out on your love.

33. Who can we love? How are we to love? Questions for reflection...