Purposes of the Church: A Communal People

When we consider the issue of God’s purposes for the Church, we need to keep in mind our very real need for encouragement and support from other Christians – what is often called “fellowship.”

When Paul wrote his letter to the Roman church, they did not yet fully understood the way those in the faith were to love and support each other. This passage was one of many passages in scripture that teaches us of the way Christians in the Church were to connect. Our passage today is Romans 12:9-13

 

We’ve talked about the importance of worship and evangelism in the church; today we’re going to talk about the importance of our common bond of faith. Paul here teaches us that:

• Christians are to nurture their sense of fellowship with other Christians
• God uses the fellowship of Christians to bring positive things into our lives

 

God’s plan for Christian fellowship is brilliant!  In the formation of The Church He has provided all who follow Jesus a place, and a group, that will accept and care for them.

 

Thank you to those that parked with us for Santa Cali Gon this past Labor Day weekend! All funds raised go to support our Children's and Youth Ministries as well as our Benevolence Funds to help families in need. You can also contribute financially to our Ministry here

 

We would love to have you worship with us in person! We meet Sunday mornings at 9AM for Sunday School and then at 10:30 for Worship service. We are at 500 West Truman Road in the heart of the Historic Independence Square just one block from the Harry S. Truman home.