First let us thank God for this New Year. It's another opportunity to praise and worship the God of our salvation. We also thank God for each of you coming through the year 2000 with your salvation and determination in tack and your desire, especially to see this great work of God to its completion, still burning. We pause at the beginning of this New Year to say to God, "Lord, here we are. We rededicate our lives to you and your service. We reaffirm our commitment to your Kingdom and we redouble our efforts on behalf of your people. We consecrate ourselves to be a usable vessel for your service. We prepare to reach the lost and to help the saved endure to the end. Lord, here we are! Use us to your greater glory." May God bless and favor each and every one of you as you go forth this year. May He strengthen you to stand and may He help each of you to reach your potential in Him.