Lydia was the first Christian convert in Europe. Despite widespread societal discrimination against women, she was able to make a successful living and offer her residence in Philippi as the home base for the Apostle Paul's regional ministries. Like Lydia, we, too, can use our heads, hearts and hands to live out our Vision to be the church who says YES to loving and feeding our community in body and spirit. Together, we can build a community rooted in the love, equality and hope of Jesus Christ.