WRBC Mission: To make and nurture followers of Jesus through healthy relationships. Desired Outcome – People who are: Committed to Jesus Christ Connected to His People Contributing to His Church Commissioned to His Service Committed to Jesus Christ “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Relationship Abiding in Jesus (vs. 4-5, 7) The importance of choice (vs. 5-6) Rooted in love Abiding in Jesus’ love (vs. 9) We love because He loved us first (1 John 4:9-10, 19) Resulting in worship He alone is worthy (Revelation 4:11; Romans 12:1) Where is my focus? (Hebrews 12:2) Requiring obedience Our response to His love (vs. 10) Transforming us (Romans 12:2) Revealed in our fruitfulness and joy We are to bear much fruit (vs. 5, 8) And experience fullness of joy (vs. 11)