Have you ever felt the divine tug to stretch beyond your limits for greater purpose? In Pastor Pencil's powerful sermon, "The Fantastic Five Multiplications: First Steps," he explores the transformative journey of the Apostle Paul, who, once a fierce persecutor of Christians, became one of the church's most fruitful multipliers. Drawing from the dramatic story in Acts 9, Pastor highlights how God can stretch us in ways we never imagined and how obedience opens doors for new beginnings. He emphasizes that like Paul's mentor, Barnabas, we all have the capacity to empower others, seeing potential where others see failure. This call to action resonates deeply as Pastor encourages the congregation to become active participants in the multiplication of faith—making disciples who in turn make more disciples. The message shifts our focus from personal limitations to the power of community and mentorship, urging everyone at City United to embrace their role in God’s expansive mission. As we leave, we are challenged to ask ourselves: how can we allow God to stretch us this week and impact the lives around us? Let’s step out in faith and see the incredible multiplication of God’s kingdom!