1. LIMITLESS ACCEPTANCE We are STSA – Part 1 May 13, 2012

2. We exist to transform lives in the DC metro area through an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ founded upon the life and teachings of the Orthodox faith. OUR MISSION

3. LIMITLESS ACCEPTANCE

4. Just like a mother…

5. GOD ACCEPTS ME EXACTLY AS I AM Just like a mother…

6. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

10. What is the worst possible way to meet God?

11. “Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” John 8:3-5

12. “And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:9-11

13. Just like a mother…

14. GOD IS VERY PROTECTIVE OF HIS KIDS Just like a mother…

17. “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10

18. We believe that every person who enters our church is the most important person in the world. That person is sent by God and should be loved and accepted as such. LIMITLESS ACCEPTANCE

19. Receive it & Reflect it

20. “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.” 1 John 4:11-12