Mark 1:16-20 records Jesus calling two pairs of brothers to follow him. They heard him and at once left everything behind — their nets, their father, their boats. How can such a thing happen? Today, God is calling you to follow him, to fulfill his plan in your life. Are you willing?

This year is our church’s Year of Worship; it is also our church’s 25th anniversary. I chose “In Step with Christ” as the church’s theme for this year. I want us to focus on the Lord Jesus and learn from his example. We all learn by example, whether good or bad, and Jesus gives us concrete and valuable examples. Let’s look at the first example: how to overcome temptation.