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5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family
Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 28, 2017 (message contributor)
Summary: If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?
We’re talking about moving people into eternity. Building them up, bring them into Christ, building them up to maturity, training them for ministry, sending them out to fulfill their life mission in order to bring glory to God. If you know something better than that to invest your live in, tell us. If you know something that will have more impact 1000 years from today, tell us. I decided a long time ago that I’m not going to waste my life. You ought to consider it a privilege to be a part of this history making church. I know people who dreamed all their lives of being a part of a church like this. And God let you and me be a part of it. It’s a privilege but it’s also a responsibility.
How do I join a church family? This is what they did in the book of Acts: “They were baptized and they joined the other believers, they worshiped together regularly at the Temple and met in small groups in homes for communion.” There are four keys to feeling a part of a church family:
First, be baptized you and your household. Become a part of the family. Join the church. Join the other believers. Then worship together regularly. Then meeting in small groups or classes. How many of these steps have you taken? My challenge to you in the year 2000is take the next step. Whatever that is for you – take the next step. Do it today.
Prayer:
Thank You, Jesus, for giving us the privilege of being a part of Your great work in this world. Thank You for allowing us to be a part of this church and this strategic point in history. May we never take it for granted. We know that You died for the church; that’s how important it is. Help us to love each other in this family as much as You do. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
