Text:  Matthew 28:18-20 OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP GROWING FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST WHO ·      Worship Christ single-mindedly ·      Connect with others intentionally ·      Serve God enthusiastically ·      Pray without ceasing What do we want people to become – WORSHIPERS of Christ What do we want people to do? – CONNECT with other worshipers of Christ Where do we want people to go? – Go and SERVE Read Matthew 28:18-20 Read Acts 2:42 – 47 1.              Connect Groups can be an Evangelistic Outreach – Verse 47 2.              Connect Groups Can Care More Easily – V. 44 3.              Connect Groups Serve Better – V. 45 4.              Connect Groups Enhance Community Unity – V. 46 5.              Connect Groups Create Flexibility – 44a, 46