Church
Article: 31 Flavors
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/cynthiab Ephesians 4:1-6 (KJV) - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. For many children, going to the local ice cream shop is exciting. The ice...
Article: Finding the Right Church
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/svilen001 Many people are looking for a good church home. They want to find a church that has... specific ministries good preaching/teaching (at the least the style they like) good location friendly people loving atmosphere great service to every one of your needs As they travel throughout their city, they will may find a church with 4 out of their 6 desires and they will move to the next church...and the next one...However, there is one one requirement for finding a church home:
Article: Turning Away
Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/FabioMedda Many people around the world have left the church and have no desire to ever enter one again. There may be many reasons why they don't attend, but months and years have past since their last visit, returning to a life in the world. Matthew 18:11-14 (KJV) - For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it,...
Article: Welcome into This Place
Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/KristinHuntley. Many churches around the world receive new visitors. It is important that we emphasize, support, and acknowledge visitors on each visit. We should go out of our way to allow them to feel comfortable, loved, and prepared to worship the Lord. Sadly however, many churches (and members) give very little attention to visitors or seek to use them as commodities. Most visitors on their first (or second) visit experience the following: Offers to work immediately in a ministry. Compelled to give (financially) beyond what is in their heart. Largely...
