1. Next Steps 1 Philippians 3:10-14

2. ‘ I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 2

3. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do:…’ ‘…Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 3 Philippians 3:10-14

4. The key attitude - move forward forget what is behind  the old life  the old places  the old patterns 4 press forward Determine - with Gods help – to make the most of the new life He gave you…

5. How do we keep moving forward? Get with people who will encourage you 5 Make Sunday church a regular part of your life plan Serve on a team

6. How do we keep moving forward? Join a Life Group 6 A community of Christians Up to about 10 Meet in the week Care for each other Share the word – applying what we heard on Sunday Praying together Inviting

7. How do we keep moving forward? Celebrate your new life 7 Be baptised Commitment course Personal devotional life Join a Life Skills Course

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9. Group discussion and prayer Take a few moments to consider what your next step should be – and then share it with the group. Pray for each other – that God will continue to work in you and through you. 9