In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mac McCurry introduced the church’s upcoming deep dive into the Gospel of Matthew, setting the stage with a look at Matthew’s calling and the youthful nature of Jesus' disciples. He emphasized how Jesus chose young men, likely under 30, to walk with Him, highlighting the significance of youth in faith formation. Pastor Mac also shared eye-opening statistics from the Georgia Baptist Evangelism Conference, revealing that 77% of believers accept Christ before age 18 and 95% before age 30. He challenged the church to prioritize reaching children, youth, and young adults, stressing the importance of ministries like Sunday school, youth programs, and nursery care in fostering lifelong faith. The message underscored the urgency of evangelism, reminding the congregation that while God desires all to be saved, the window of openness is often strongest in the early years.