We are blessed to have many deeply committed, very capable people on our church staff. One of them is our chief of security, Reggie Johnson. He does so much more than just keep the church campus safe. Reggie learns and remembers the names of our worshippers. In fact, he knows your children and what kind of cars you drive. When a funeral takes place, Reggie grieves with the family. If your left front tire is a bit slack, Reggie will notice and let you know. If a soccer ball is kicked over a fence, Reggie will likely retrieve it. If your car won't start, Reggie will find a way to get it running. As a servant of Christ, he goes the extra mile for others.

Reggie is a good example of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is our theme today. Our scripture is about the nam…