“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” ACTS 2:42-47 NIV
Our church exists to be…
- A Maturing community (Ephesians 4:1-16)
“And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.” Ephesians 4:11-13 CSB
- A Worshipping community
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching. They met together, praising God.
- A Connecting community
They broke bread together…They did life together.
- A Serving community
They took care of one another.
- An Impacting community
“…enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Youth and prayer
“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 NLT
Home groups/Core groups/Men’s/Women’s
“Love one another…” John 13:35
“Serve one another…” Galatians 5:13
“Carry one another’s burdens…” Galatians 6:2
“Forgive one another…” Ephesians 4:32
“Encourage one another…” Hebrews 10:25
“Pray for one another…” James 5:16
“Be hospitable with one another…” 1 Peter 4:9
Outreach
“I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!” Matthew 25:40
Overseers/Board
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.” Acts 20:28 CSB
Finances
Give consistently: “Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned.” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 NLT
Give cheerfully: “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others… So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God. As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, 12-13 NLT