We hear much about declining church attendance. People question whether the church remains relevant as our congregations age. For the next several weeks we will be looking at possible reasons why people may be less interested in going to church. But we will be doing more than bemoaning our situation. We will be discovering ways that the church can be a vital force in our community witnessing to the power of God’s grace. This Sunday we will be looking at the familiar story of Zacchaeus and his interaction with Jesus. We will see the power that genuine connection can have in advancing the kingdom of God. And we will be challenged to be a community in which this genuine connection is fostered.