Mission Statement Week 2: “Love People” Weekend Service

Main message: Christians are called to serve others out of the overflow of being loved and filled by Jesus — true servanthood flows from abiding in Christ and is the visible proof to the world that we are his followers.

Key points:

• You cannot pour from an empty cup: spiritual service must be fueled by continual connection to Christ, not by striving or substitutes.
• Jesus’ “new command” (John 13:34–35) calls for agape love — a self-giving commitment modeled and embodied by Christ.
• Jesus demonstrates servanthood (washing the disciples’ feet) to show that posture (humble yielding of authority) precedes the practice of service.
• Loving service, shown in practical acts that meet needs, is the primary badge by which the world recognizes Jesus’ disciples.
• Practical steps: pray daily for someone to serve, use your gifts and context (neighbors, burdens you care about), meet needs first then proclaim the gospel.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 116, Psalm 103, John 13:34–35, Colossians 1:15–18, Philippians 2:5–8, Isaiah 53, Matthew 20:28, Galatians 5:13, Luke 10:9, Genesis 3:9, Romans 1:16