Prayer: 
Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us today as your church. We ask you to guide us as we seek to know you more and to share your love and truth with others. Help us to understand the purpose and mission you have for us as your followers and ambassadors. When we do, we believe that you have an amazing adventure for our lives and for everyone around us. We pray this in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord — amen. 

 
Scripture: 
Matthew 28:18-20 
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”