2. I see a church where Transition and change is a way of life; activities are constantly evaluated to ensure they are productive and effective and we are sensitive to the needs of those around usTransition and change is a way of life; activities are constantly evaluated to ensure they are productive and effective and we are sensitive to the needs of those around usQuestions “How willing are we to embrace innovation and change in our lives?”“How willing are we to embrace innovation and change in our lives?” “Is what we are doing actually achieving the vision and purpose we believe God is calling us to?”“Is what we are doing actually achieving the vision and purpose we believe God is calling us to?” “How would you feel if the Holy Spirit asked you to do something totally outside of your comfort zone?”“How would you feel if the Holy Spirit asked you to do something totally outside of your comfort zone?”

3. Change Life with Jesus as an ever- changing adventure

4. #1 Change requires trust #2 Change breaks fears #3 Change builds boldness

5. #1 Change requires trust

6. John 16:1-7 Jesus goes so he can send the Spirit “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

7. #1 Change requires trust #2 Change breaks fears

8. Acts 10:44-48 & 11:15-18 The Gospel is for all 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. 15 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. 16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?” 18 When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life.”

9. #1 Change requires trust #2 Change breaks fears #3 Change builds boldness

10. Acts 20:22-24 & 21:10-14 Paul goes to die 22 And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 10 While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews [c] at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 12 When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.” 15 After these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem.c

11. #1 Run away #2 Lie back #3 Step out