Connecting to the world

"(God) has given... pastors and teachers to prepare God's people for works of ministry, So the body of Christ may be built up." Ephesians 4: 11-12 M inist ry is  in three directions: - 1.  To the LORD (Acts 13:3) 2.  To other BELIEVERS (Heb. 6:10) 3.  To UNBELIEVERS (Matt. 5:13) Church  structure: - The Elders, Deacons (church leaders) are the administers The People are the ministers Ministry is in three areas; 1.  To peoples PHYSICAL needs "(God says) I was hungry and you fed me, … thirsty and you gave me a drink… needed clothes and you ...

(Romans 12:12) Talking with God; Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. a. Approach prayer with the right attitude Matthew 6: Verses 5 and 6: “When you pray do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.” b. Use the model Jesus gave us. verses 7 and 8: “When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that God will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask Him. c. Begin prayer by praising God. Our Father in heaven: May Your holy name be honoured (Matthew 6:9b) Adoration - Praising God for who He is Than...

Hebrews 10:25.  Being a committed team for God; Fellowship with believers in a small group or small church. n  Participating in God’s Family 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) Why is Fellowship so Important? 1.  I belong in God’s Family with other Believers. So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to ...