Ephesians 5:1-20Pastor Willie Behrends God calls us to live differently, shining so others see Him. Life can often feel pretty dark, but when we stay connected to the Spirit, even our small light can make a HUGE difference! Today, Paul gives us four ways to ‘Glow in The Dark’… I – Glow by ___________________ in love! (1-2) II – Don’t let the______________________ dim YOU! (3-6) III – Shine as ______________________ of light! (7-14) IV – Glow with ____________ – ____________ wisdom! (15-21) Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…1. “Is MY light _____________ or __________ right now?”2. “How am I __________________ my time these days?”3. “Am I _________________ into the Spirit, or empty?” NEXT WEEK: Our ‘Marriage’ to Jesus! Ephesians 5:21-33 Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001 CROSSWINDS CHURCHMEMBERSHIP COVENANT “Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior, and being in agreement with CrossWinds Statement of Faith, Strategies, Goals and Structure, I am now led by the Holy Spirit to unite with the CrossWinds Church family. In doing so, I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following…” I – I will protect the unity of my church…§ By striving to love the church practically and sincerely.§ By acting in love and kindness toward other members.§ By refusing to gossip about other members.§ By following the leaders the Holy Spirit has appointed over me. II – I will share the responsibility of my church…§ By realizing that I am part of the Body of Christ.§ By praying for its healing, growth and health.§ By inviting the un-churched to attend with me.§ By warmly welcoming strangers who visit. III – I will serve in the ministry of my church…§ By understanding that when I serve the body of Christ, I am actually serving Christ Himself.§ By diligently discovering my gifts and talents.§ By being equipped to serve.§ By developing a servant’s (“Can Do!”) heart, tenacity and conscientiousness. IV – I will support the testimony of my church…§ By acknowledging that it is a privilege to be a co-worker with Christ.§ By attending faithfully.§ By living an open, godly life.§ By giving of time, talents and financial resources generously and regularly.

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