MyPath 3 values (who we are): real people, real faith, real impact 1 mission (why we exist) to help people find and follow Jesus 6 priorities (how we live) Connect with a few Spend time with God Live a life of worship Engage in missions Serve somewhere Share somehow

(with effectiveness and joy!) Serving Somewhere (with effectiveness and joy!) Believe: we were saved to serve. And Jesus died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the One who died for them and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5:15 We are God’s creation, created in Christ Jesus (saved) for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

(with effectiveness and joy!) Serving Somewhere (with effectiveness and joy!) Believe: our best contribution will be through our “spiritual gifts”. Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10 administration discernment evangelism faith healing exhortation giving knowledge mercy miracles prophecy service shepherding teaching tongues wisdom

(with effectiveness and joy!) Serving Somewhere (with effectiveness and joy!) Action step: Find your spiritual gift(s) and then serve others through those gifts! Finding your spiritual gift(s) Look in the mirror, look at the list of gifts, and ask God to reveal your gifts to you. “Trial and error” – experiment! Take the S.H.A.P.E. inventory www.firstmbchurch.org/shape

(with effectiveness and joy!) Serving Somewhere (with effectiveness and joy!) BELIEVE: we were saved serve. BELIEVE: our best contribution will be through your spiritual gifts. ACTION: find your spiritual gift(s) and then serve through those gifts!

Family Promise The mission: to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. Over 200 programs across the nation 200,000 volunteers across the nation 76% of the families that enter the program are independent within 9 weeks

How does Family Promise work? 13 churches team up to provide overnight shelter and food for homeless children and their parents. Each church hosts the guests 4 times/year, for 7 evenings in the church building. There are currently 37 other participating churches in Wichita. During the day Family Promise employees coordinate schooling for the children and assist the parents in job searches and skills training.

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What is your next step? Take the SHAPE assessment at firstmbchurch.org/shape Find a place to serve by going to firstmbchurch.org/serve OR the Connect Table in the lobby