Church notes - 1st October 2017
1st October
Communion
Luke 24:37 - 48
Jesus waited for Judas to come (He didn't go to ground).
Church Why Bother?
Church names
Some ridiculous, others descriptive
Realistic names for your Church.
"Once a month" Church.
Sunday School/Kid's Church - children marked off on the roll on average once every three weeks.
Salvation - through Grace.
God's intention for your life includes being part of Church.
Acts 2:42 - 47
Church is a gift from God to help us stand firm together.
Hebrews 10:19 - 25
vs 23, 24
Spurring each other on.
We are to be connected to each other in Jesus.
Acts 2
They met daily
We need to encourage each other.
Church is not optional.
Ephesians 5:25 - 32
Not just about marriage, but also about Christ's relationship with the Church.
Christ loves the Church. He did whatever it took.
Do I?
God is saying - Be Church. Believe that it is a gift from God.
What does it mean to you?