“Time constraints focus the mind wonderfully. As I shall be heading east in about four weeks time I have been considering the most important things I should be sharing before my departure.I believe that we have not yet fully understood the missional requirements that Christ has so clearly placed on us. It is so easy to be “scriptural” in areas that are important to US, but disregard the very same word of God in areas where we feel less comfortable. In fact maybe we feel too comfortable and hence do not want to consider the ramifications of the obligations put on us by Christ?The need to both share the good news and also to protect and look after the poor, hungry and disadvantaged in our society is repeated time after time in scripture. It is fundamental. It is unavoidable. It is essential.So, as the year unfolds, please set yourself goals. See how you personally can be obedient to Christ in these areas. Who is he calling you to help, one on one, face to face, not just with a check book? When people see Christ’s love in action they will listen as you share with them what God has done, and is doing, in your life. Social action and evangelism go together like bread and butter. It’s time to step up to the plate…Christopher+”