I am still struck by something that was mentioned at our national conference last week.  BTW, for those following along, I think I might try to post a sermon from the conference on this website (you can find some more of them from MCUSA.org/shift).  The idea that the Missionary Church empowers everyday people (that is you and me) to love like Jesus and live like missionaries is powerful.  You and I can minister to people around us like missionaries.  Sharing the love of Jesus with them, telling them about his forgiveness and grace, and helping them fulfill their God given purpose in life is something every Christian is called to do.  Are you one of them?