"...you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8b

We exist so that every man, woman, and child would have the opportunity to know Christ, grow in Christ, and go as the body of Christ.

How do we live out that calling?

(#1) LOOK BACK

v1, "In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach"

see also John 16 and John 12

"A spiritual marker identifies a time of transition, direction or decision when I clearly know God guided me. Over time, I can look back at these spiritual markers and see how God faithfully directed my life according to His divine purpose." - Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God

(#2) LOOK AROUND

v4b, "do not leave until..."

v8b, "And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

(#3) LOOK UP

v8a, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses..."

Your Part:

• Be involved in these 40 days of preparation
• Pray for 40 days
• Prepare to generously give
• Be ready to give on December 17

Jesus said, "Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." - Luke 12:34