“Serving with Joy!” Philippians 1:1,2; cf. Acts 16:7-40 Introduction : After our long study of Mark, we begin a new series today in a shorter book, a letter, sent by the Apostle Paul to the church in Philippi. Mark emphasized the Passion of Christ, and called us to follow Jesus, whatever the cost, in the light of who He is and what He did for us. We may not like the way things are going around us. Our country is as politically divided as ever. Some of us may be despondent over the options before us in the coming election (and the 4 months of political ads we must yet endure!). Still, we’ll stay informed and prayerful as we participate, knowing we are first and foremost citizens of heaven and children of the King! In this letter Paul calls us to serve the Lord with joy ! We know that God is in control, and that Jesus is building His church. When we see sin and evil in the world, we are reminded that this is why Jesus came… to save sinners. Today we begin the letter to the Phil...