Pastor Kendrick Vinar introduces to us "Advance the Kingdom" weekend, encouraging us to embrace opportunities for growth and impact through collective projects and offerings. Using the story of Jabez from the Bible, he emphasizes the importance of prayer, asking for blessings, influence, presence, and protection as essential components for advancing God's kingdom. Ultimately, Pastor Kendrick invites us to seek God's guidance on how to contribute, asserting that through unity and generosity, our efforts could significantly influence and uplift communities around the world.