Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the mission of the church and how that process works. We start with sharing hope to those that are seeking help, once they have that hope in Christ we want everyone to grow in faith. Once we start growing, a natural response will be to demonstrate love to all people. Over the next few weeks I wish to share some things about commitment, Commitment to others, church, God and life in general. Today I want to share a little about the church and introduce a few new things for all of the church. What does it mean to be part of Woodside Community Church?
| Value the mission of my church …by inviting the unchurched 1 …by practicing servant evangelism 2 …by becoming a part of a small group 3 |
Value the sincerity of my church …by developing a servant heart 7 …by living a life that honors Jesus 8 …by believing the Word of God 9 |
| Value the unity of my church … by loving one another 4 …by refusing to gossip 5 …by following the leaders 6 |
Value the burden of my church …by giving at Woodside Community 10 …by attending regularly 11 …by using my gifts to serve 12 |
1 “ Then the master said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled”. -Luke 14:23
2 “In the same way, the Son of Man did not come to be served. He came to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many people.” – Mark 10:45
3 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity – Acts 2:46
4 Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds. – 1 Peter 3:8
5 When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. – Ephesians 4:29
6 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. – Hebrews 13:17
7 Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form. – Philippians 2:5-7
8 Above all else, you must live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. – Philippians 1:27a
9 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living. – 2 Timothy 3:16
10 That is, each Sunday each of you must put aside part of what you have earned. -1 Corinthians 16:2a
11 Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. – Hebrews 10:25
12 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10
