Hold onto a piece of the ship means to **desperately cling** to any part of a sinking ship!

Acts 27:44 NIV  The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.

To we who are born again believers of Jesus Christ, **we hold onto a piece of the ship by:**

1) Our Faith - Hebrews 4:14-16
2) Our Testimony - Revelation 12:11
3) Our Saviour...Jesus - Matthew 9:20-21

Is the Church a sinking ship? **Oh NO!** The Church is not a sinking ship! We are a *Thriving Vessel Producing Fruit and our Fruit Remains!!!!*

Application Questions:

How does your faith help you navigate through difficult times?____#1

How do you interpret the metaphor of holding onto a piece of the ship in your own life?____#2

How do you see the Church thriving in today's world?____#3