Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 A life without connection brings: a. Isolation “Rising from the debris of our lost values is the new value on the individual. The ‘me’ generation has given way to a ‘me’ world. The question is, how will the church, the ultimate ‘WE’ organization, adjust?” – Church Consultant, Lyle Schaller in The Connecting Church by Randy Frazee Loneliness is a warning light on the dashboard of your life that confirms that you are running low on the primary fuel you need: connection. b. Exhaustion c. Frustration Godly and meaningful connection brings: a. Production b. Provision c. Protection An unconnected life brings isolation, exhaustion, and frustration but when you enter into a life of Godly and meaningful connection, you’ll see that it brings production, provision, and protection! Next Steps to Help Live a Connected Life: 1. Surrender to Jesus 2. Join a small group 3. Connect with others through serving 4. Get baptized 5. Attend the “DISCOVER” class