This Sunday we will be continuing our series on why the church in North America is facing decline. One of the traits which most characterized Jesus and his ministry but which is often missing from the ministry of the church is humility. As the church, we have often portrayed ourselves as having it all together. When we fail to be honest about our own struggles and our own failures, we do not create an environment in which vulnerability and openness to the transformative power of God can be experienced. We cannot expect people outside the church to go where we ourselves are unwilling to go. I hope you will join us for our new fourth Sunday worship service this Sunday as we are challenged to mirror the humility of Jesus.