The INVITE

Text:  John 1:35-46;  Matthew 22:1-14   Opening:  When and where was your latest Invite?   - The Purpose of the Invite:   - The purpose is to make guest aware of the event and to get their attention.   - The act of inviting someone communicates:   - I like you. - I like being around you. - I appreciate what happens when you join in.     - The Priority of the Invite: Why do people attend church?   - 86% attend because a Friend invited them. - 6%  attend because the Pastor invited them. - 6%  attend because of the Church outreach programs. - 2%. Attend because of advertisement, mail, flier.     - The Power of the Invite:  John 1:35-46   Jesus invited His disciples to:   - Come and See I do, you watch - Come and Be I do, you help - Come and Do You do, I help - Come and Go You do, I watch     The Invite from GOD:  Matthew 22:1-14