Bible References:             Proverbs 14:4; 1 Corinthians ch 12-14; 1 Corinthians 13:1-2; Romans 12:9; Romans 12:9-21; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:3; Romans 14:19; 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:13-17; 1 Peter Ch.3; 1 Timothy 5:1-2; 1 Timothy Ch.3 Church Structure: ·          Should be a safe place where love, patience, honesty and care for each other abide ·          The saying “You should love your brother but you don’t have to like him”, is a lie.   You need to both like and love each other . ·          The Church is a family (organism) not a club or business (organisation) ·          As we care for our bodies and promote their well-being, so too we should care and promote the well-being of the Church body ·          Each member of the Church family has a role ·          Harmony and unity should abide within the local church family ·          We are bound together because of Christ ·          Care for each, help each other Fellowship is a priority: ·         

Bible References: Rev. 1:4-6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Col. 1:15-18; 1 Peter 2:9; Mark 1:9-11; Rom. 6:6-14; John 15:5; 1 Peter 3:15 We have beliefs and Values.  Our values don't mean much unless we put them into actions.  We need to be people in the world who keep morality and keep values that build up, not pull down. We are not to have empathy, BUT we are to have compassion. Empathy:  Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives. Compassion:   Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. We as believers and disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ are Overcomers not the underdogs.  We are all ministers - we all share the ministry of reconciliation.  We are all in a full time vocation - a minister of JC! Some practices we need to establish daily: Read the Bible everyday Pray everyday Regularly meet with fellow Christians to encourage each other and build up each other remember each Church is a BODY no

Bible References:  1 Corinthians 13:2; Psalm 90 Do I love and like people enough to tell them the message of Hope and Salvation? If you want to see what someone believes, the see what they value.  Refer Ps. 90:2 "Before the mountains were born o r you brought forth the whole world,   from everlasting to everlasting you are God." Psalm 90:17 May the favor " of the Lord our God rest on us;  establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands." There are many people who have no concept  of the need to repent.  Christians are called to speak the message of salvation to the world. Salvation in Jesus Christ is God's gift to each and every person.  It is a gift given freely.  So each one must make the personal decision about whether they receive this gift or reject the gift.  We can share our journey in accepting God's gift of salvation and what it means in our lives now through our testimony.  Each Christian has a testimony

Bible References:             Matthew 22:36-40; Ephesians 4:11-13; Hebrews 6:1; 2 Peter 3:18 We celebrate the presence of the Lord, we want to be inspired by the presence of the Lord, we are to love God’s people and we are to like God’s people.   Afterall, we’re spending eternity in heaven together! God had a plan of salvation – Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved.   In our worship each week we are to encourage one another, help one another, educate one another, and be teachable ourselves.   God has given men and women gifts and roles (offices) to help grow God’s people in the faith, so that they reach maturity. Like a fruit that grows and ripens so we are to help each other do the same.   To grow and ripen so that each person in the faith becomes all that God intended them to be.   They in turn help others to hear the message of salvation, grow up and mature in the faith. Fully grown, fully ripened, prepared and ready to bring the message of hope and salvation to th

Psalm 145 Contemporary English Version (CEV) (By David for praise.) The Lord Is Kind and Merciful 145 I will praise you, my God and King, and always honor your name. 2 I will praise you each day and always honor your name. 3 You are wonderful, Lord , and you deserve all praise, because you are much greater than anyone can understand. 4 Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds. 5 I will keep thinking about your marvelous glory and your mighty miracles. [ a ] 6 Everyone will talk about your fearsome deeds, and I will tell all nations how great you are. 7 They will celebrate and sing about your matchless mercy and your power to save. 8 You are merciful, Lord ! You are kind and patient and always loving. 9 You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation. 10 All creation will thank you, and your loyal people will praise you. 11 They will