1. Work as a Channel for Love Peter Fitch, St. Croix Vineyard Sunday, October 18, 2015

2. Colossians 3:12-17 12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

3. Colossians 3:12-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

4. Colossians 3:12-17 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

5. First, Work Hard... He also who is slack in his work Is brother to him who destroys (Proverbs 18:9)

6. Second, More than One Job... Careers Vocations Jobs & Callings God’s Call to care for the planet and the people around us

7. Beyond That... We all have the challenge of becoming like Christ What does that mean? Ultimately, it speaks of someone whose inner motivations have been transformed by Love Jesus started His work in Matthew by calling His disciples to Him and sharing the Beatitudes (He wanted them to have His heart as they did His work)

8. Love Shining Through a... Policeman Doctor or nurse (cancer patient) Teacher Mother Theresa What would it mean in your work?

9. Colossians 3:22-25 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.

10. Back to first passage... Let’s look for clues about how to become a person who is filled with Love on the inside What do you see? What else will help? Secret: learning to love yourself and to play freely may be important ingredients!