1. LPD Conference March 8, 2014 9:30-11:00 am Navigating our congregational churches toward making effectively making and growing disciples today and in the future Adjusting to Our Times

2. LPD Conference March 8, 2014 9:30-11:00 am Navigating our congregational churches toward making effectively making and growing disciples today and in the future (Acts 16:9-10 Macedonia Call – God was calling us to preach the Good News there) He went, even though he did not know where he was going. Heb. 11:8

3. We must pay careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Heb. 2:1 Navigational Aids You Will Drift

4. Will you Drift Away? Navigational Aids

5. we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary Heb. 6:18b-19a Sandbars You Will Get Stuck

6. The Anchor for the SoulThe Anchor for the Soul we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary Heb. 6:18b-19a

7. Sandbars Will Your Anchor Lead You?

8. But we do not belong to those who shrink back (to lower one’s sails) and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Heb. 10:39 Op/Port/Unity It Takes Faith to Leave the Harbour But we do not belong to those who shrink back (to lower one’s sails) and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Heb. 10:39

9. “A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for.” A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what ships are for. William Shedd (1820-1894) Will You in Faith “Go” from your Harbour?

10. Adjusting to Our Times Tack – Drift Anchor – Sandbars Harbour - Opportunity Adjusting to Our Times Tack – Drift Anchor – Sandbars Harbour - Opportunity