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 Elder's
Corner
A Message from the Elders . . .
CHOOSING A
CHURCH HOME
Finding and keeping a church home is
one of the most important decisions of life that we make.
Where we worship, build a personal relationship with Christ,
study and fellowship, are key components to this decision.
Yet many are confused and discouraged about what they see as
churches seek to build its membership by offering a variety
of activities, minimize God's Word and even change their
belief to gain members. Now let's look at some things to
keep in mind when looking for a church.
1) Look for a church you can
find in the Bible (Romans 16:16).
2) Look for a church that is
committed to preaching and teaching just what the Bible
says. This church will do everything possible to follow
Jesus and do what He says. The Apostle Paul wrote, "And
whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him".
(Colossians 3:17). Where the scriptures is held up as
the standard, encouraging its members to conform their lives
and practices to what it written in the Bible.
3) Look for a church that has a
clear understanding of its mission, goals and plans and what
they are doing to meet them. The church's mission is to seek
and save the lost. This was the mission of Jesus, (Luke
19:10).
4) Look for a church to meet where
the gospel is preached (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
5) Look for a church that teaches
God's plan of salvation. Does this church emphasize the
grace of God in providing salvation for mankind (Ephesians
2:8-10 and Titus 2:11-14)? Do they teach God's plan of
salvation? Does this church stress the need for believe
(John 8:24), repentance (Acts 2:38 & Luke 13:3), confession
(Romans 10:10), and baptism (Acts 22:16)?
6) Look for a church that's training
its people to live according to God's will (2 Timothy 2:15;
3:10-17).
7) Look for a church where you can
share in a sense of family and see an atmosphere of love,
warmth, love for God and one another (Acts 2:44-17).
What are you looking for in the
right church? Look for one that loves God, keeps His
commandments and love one another. Our mission is to do the
will of God and follow all that He says. Let us continue to
examine our practices in light of God's Word and love.
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