Mission Statement Week 2: “Love People” Weekend Service 11:15 am

Main message: Christians are called to serve others as an overflow of the love they have received from Jesus — you cannot pour out what you haven't first received from the Source. True Christian witness is sacrificial, servant-hearted love modeled by Jesus and visible to the watching world.

Key points:

• The call to "love one another" (John 13:34–35) is rooted in Jesus' own love and embodied by his foot‑washing example; he serves first so we can give what we've received.
• Servanthood is a posture (yielding authority, taking a towel) and service is the practice (concrete, sacrificial actions), not merely good ideas or doctrine.
• You can't pour from an empty cup: if believers aren't continually abiding in God they will run dry and seek substitutes (busyness, approval, scrolling).
• Love expressed in practical service is the primary badge by which the world recognizes Jesus' disciples; meet practical needs first, then speak the gospel.
• Practical application: pray daily for someone to serve, join others in tangible tasks, find the ministry lane God wired you for, and intentionally reach out to neighbors and local needs.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 116, Psalm 103, John 13:34–35, Philippians 2:5–8, Colossians 1:15–18, Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Luke 10:9, Genesis 3:9, Romans 1:16