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SHARING CHRIST IN LIFEWorld Population: 7,063,000,000 (2012)

How many of “You” is there – Just 1

= 1 made like you, 1 made with your friends, 1 made with your abilities, 1 made with your colour hair, eyes, personality… 1 alone… 1 with your smile, your lips, your appearance… 1 only 1

= You are God’s Creation, Unique, Individual, Worth everything to God… Worth everything to Jesus… In fact… He gave His Life for “You” --- The 1.

Ps. 139:13For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. 14I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

To Share Christ… Your Way!

UNIQUE FOR A REASON

1 Cor 12:27Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

To Share Christ… Your Way!

UNIQUE FOR A REASON

TO HELP

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- I’m good at certain things- I meet people in those

places- I can help- I have common interests

with others- I know Jesus….- I have Eternal Hope….

- “Always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)

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Where do you find yourself?

ESL ClassesPlaying street hockeyVisit a nursing homeHelping with homeworkVolunteer at a food bankProviding cooking classesSewing classFixing carsComputer basicsBudgeting instructionsHow to cook nutritious mealsBridging cultural gapsBandage rollingSoccer / sports clinicsSchool supplies giftsMusic preparationDrama class

INTERSECTION:

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“You” – Sadness + Jesus = Joy“You” – Sin + Jesus = Forgiveness“You” – Despair + Jesus = Hope“You” – Death + Jesus = Life“You” – Slave + Jesus = Free“You” – Sinner + Jesus = Saint“You” – Alienated + Jesus = Belonging“You” – Enemy + Jesus = Friends“You” – Shame + Jesus = Honour“You” – Poverty + Jesus = Wealth“You” – Hardship + Jesus = Patience“You” – Failure + Jesus = Success “You” – Defeat + Jesus = Victory

Sadness – Joy, GladnessSin – ForgivenessGuilt – ReliefDespair – HopeSlavery (bad habits, addictions) - FreedomWretch – EsteemedAlienated – BelongingEnemy – FriendShame – HonourPoverty – AbundanceHardship – PatienceFailure – AchievementDefeat – VictoryWorry, Anxiety – Peace, CalmnessAimless – PurposefulGrief – ComfortStress – Christ carries burdensLow self-esteem – valued highly by God

Disappointed – Satisfied with GodInsecure – ConfidenceRegret – New BeginningRemorse – Clean conscienceDiscontent – ContentmentFear – Strength/CourageLoneliness – Abiding PresenceSelf-centredness – Love for othersDepression – EncouragementSuperficiality – Wisdom to EternityBoredom – God’s exciting adventureDeath – eternal LifeEmpty – FulfillmentBitterness – ForgivenessResentment – Grace/LoveRejected – Accepted/adoptedBroken Trust – Trust that never failsWE ARE IN LIFE

TOGETHER

INTERSECTION:

THE CROSS OF JE

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N I QU E , Y

E T TH E S

A M E NE E D

Jesus Loves “You”Jesus Cares for “You”Christ Lives in “You”His Light Shines in “You”He makes “You” LightHe makes “You” Salt

SEASON… SHINE…CARE…LOVE…

Talk about Jesus….. Intersection

INTERSECTION:

THE CROSS OF JE

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Wait For it….Wait For it….

The “Why”

Because of Jesus…

Talk about Jesus….. Intersection “Always be prepared…” (1 Peter 3:15)

Concrete Idea – “5 to 1”

5 TO 1 5 times a week

4 minutes reading Bible

3 minutes reflection2 minutes in prayer1 minute telling

another

Wages

Sin

Death

Free Gift

God

Eternal Life

“For the wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal Life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom. 6:23

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Jesus ChristL

ORD

OUR

SHINE“Let your light

shine before others, so that they may

see your good works and give

glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16