Jesus initiated His mission to reconcile the world with the Father by saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel." Continuing along the Sea of Galilee, He says, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."

And with these words of promise and hope, Jesus called His first disciples. Their encounter with Jesus set them on a new course with new priorities and purpose.

Like them, our stories are forever altered when we encounter the transforming love and power of Jesus.