"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." This verse summarizes the very core of our faith, the essence of God's redemptive plan, and our purpose as followers of Christ. We must first understand who the "lost" are in our society today. They are not nameless faces; they are our neighbors, coworkers, and friends. They are the ones yearning for hope, purpose, and love in a world often marked by despair, aimlessness, and indifference.