On Easter of 2005 I presented to my congregation a guide for living faith in Christ every day based on priorities God calls us to make in the Scriptures. With a new year, and through the moving of the Holy Spirit in my heart, I have made some small changes.

Because we are so blessed by God through the grace and love given to us through The Lamb, our Savior Jesus, we are called to respond in this way:

LOVE CHRIST, LIVE FAITH

PRAY... so that your heart is centered on Christ in repentance, thankfulness, and praise. (look up 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

STUDY... so that the Word of God is alive in your heart giving you direction and joy. (Psalm 119:105)

WORSHIP... so that in weekly fellowship your faith in fed with God's Word and Sacrament and the witness of your brothers and sisters who believe as you do. (Romans 10:17)

INVITE... so others might have the same faith in Christ you have. (Matthew 28:18-20)

LOVE... so you can encourage and support others... even those who offer you no love in return. (1 John 3:18)

GIVE... because everything you have is first a gift from God. (Luke 6:38)

SERVE... so that you can put into action your faith in Christ and love of others. (Mark 8:43-45)