When we accept Christ into our lives, we become a part of His church. This doesn’t refer to a specific building or sign above the church building. The church is a group of people that have committed to follow Christ.
Being a part of the church is important for several reasons: For the purpose of going into all the world and telling the story of Jesus; to be a corporate body in which we may worship God; and to grow spiritually, fellowship with other Christ followers, receive instruction from the preaching of the Word and to find rest for the believer.
I Corinthians 12
Acts 1:8
Ephesians 4:11-16
I Corinthians 14:12
Matthew 28:19-20
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How Does God Spend His Summer Vacation?
A few weeks ago I took a two-week vacation. My parents were coming into town for my daughter’s graduation and I wanted to have some time to get everything together. Sunday came and I was looking forward to attending church with my family, followed by lunch and a leisurely day at an amusement park. What I wasn’t ready for was the greeting I received walking to the sanctuary. “What are you doing in church today,” one said. “I thought you were on vacation?”
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