Faith ISTransferring your TRUST

FROMYOURSELF

TOWHAT CHRIST HAS

DONE FOR YOU

Having the keys does not necessarily open the door!

Faith OPENS the Door

The QUESTION IS:

To What???

Faith creates a new relationship with God

•Adoption •New birth

AdoptionTo all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

--John 1:12

New birth

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

John 3:3

From Death to Life

The Work of God in us is not complete at Stage One --

Being saved by Grace thru Faith

It proceeds through Stage Two --Becoming God’s child --

Adoption

And Stage Three: Sanctification

For we are God’s workmanship, created

in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2: 10

The NEW Command of Jesus

By this shall everyone knowThat you are my disciples

That you love ONE ANOTHERAs I have loved you.

John 13: 34

Life in the FamilyGathering with the Family

Listening to the FatherTalking with the Father

Caring for sisters & brothersSeeking to add to the family

Serving each other & the worldSupporting the Family

Gathering with the Family

• Worship

• Choir

• Praise and Worship Time -- coming

• Special celebration

times

Listening to the Fatherthrough the WORD

• Personal Scripture reading

• Adult Christian Education

• Small Groups

• Spiritual Growth Weekend

• Retreats -- women’s, men’s

• Bible Focus groups

Talking with the Fatherthrough prayer

• Daily Devotions

• Wednesday evening prayer

• Prayer chain

• Bridge Builders

• Special prayer events

Caring for sisters & brothers

• Deacon groups

• Stephen Ministry

• Small groups

• Christian Fellowship Night

Serving each other & the world

• Missions – giving

• Missions – going on Mission Trips

• Pray Connect Promote

• Personal engagement

Supporting the Family

• Financial Stewardship

• Participation in ministries

• Serving in the Offices