John Definition: Mission is the divine activity of sending intermediaries to speak or do God’s will so that his purpose is furthered.The Power of MissionMission prepares ministryMission purifies motivesMission produces momentumOnce a person’s been going to church for five years, 90% of their friends are Christian.– Mark AshtonOn the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”– John We go because Jesus came  to usJesus came because He was sentJesus came to show usJesus came to serveJesus came to saveWe go because Jesus compels  usJesus compels us to laborJesus compels us to lightenJesus compels us to loveJesus compels us to leadWe go because Jesus commissions  usThe meaning of commissionThe manner of our commissionWe go because Jesus commands  usJesus gives us a clear expectationJesus gives us an example to followGoing CommitmentsWe go to invite our friends, family and neighbors to churchWe go to share the faith with othersTwo are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.– Ecclesiastes Partnership PrinciplesPartners enhance ministryPartners expand servicePartners enlarge givingPartners elevate impactHow can we partner together?GrowWe grow through attendance of worship on a regular basisWe grow through being part of a small group or Sunday School ClassWe grow through partnering together in prayerGiveWe are called to give our tithe (10% to the general fund)We are called to give our timeWe are called to give our talentsGoWe are called to go by inviting friends, family and neighbors to churchWe are called to go by sharing our faith with others