Key Points Humankind needs hope. The world is lost and have fallen into deep despair.  Eternal hope is found in Jesus. The Church is God’s method of proclaiming hope to the world. Prayer is stronger than any weapon. Never underestimate your prayers. Jesus sent the disciples into the storm and met them in the storm. God didn’t keep Daniel from the lion den. He saved him in the lion den. The three men were not saved from the furnace. God saved them through the furnace. Keeping our eyes focused on Jesus enables us to be strong and courageous. Jesus is our protection and our provider. When we look at Jesus, the answer comes. Discussion Share about a time in your life when you had to persevere through difficult circumstances and where your hope and strength came from in that season. What area of your life do you need an extra measure of hope right now? How can you give hope to others who need it? Spend some time praying for each other and the needs of the Shalukhin family. Prayer needs for the Shalukhin family: People of Kherson need hope, clothing, and food. To be able to have a youth camp. $10,000 to serve 100 youth in a safe place. To continue to be able to feed and provide for their community. Continue to rebuild farm to provide safe housing for the displaced. Solar power for the farm (has been 2 years without power). $10,000 Financial needs to keep the church operational. $5000/month.