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Who We Are 2008: A Year Of Growth Where We Meet Service Times Contact Info |
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Membership † In an effort to bring glory to our Creator, we will grow in…
Our Devotion To MEMBERSHIP In The Lord’s Body Throughout the months of January, February, and March, we will grow together in our appreciation of God’s amazing plan to redeem mankind, His wisdom in providing the church, and what it means to function as a faithful member of His family.
“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” - Romans 12:4-5
As a member of the Laurel Canyon family, I can: · Establish stronger ties with the church by... - ...making a point to learn everyone’s name (3 John 13-15). - ...using my home as a center of hospitality (1 Peter 4:8-9). - ...visiting and encouraging those who are weak (Hebrews 12:12-13). · Help to protect the unity of the church by... - ...acting in love toward my fellow members (Romans 14:19). - ...refusing to gossip (Ephesians 4:29). - ...following the lead of my pastors (Hebrews 13:17). · Share the responsibility of the church by... - ...praying for the growth of the body (1 Thessalonians 1:1-2). - ...inviting those who are not members (Luke 14:23). - ...warmly welcoming those who visit (Romans 15:7). · Support the work of the church by... - ...enthusiastically and faithfully attending (Hebrews 10:24-25). - ...living a godly life (Philippians 1:27). - ...contributing as I prosper (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).
In an effort to grow closer to my brothers and sisters in Christ, I will show hospitality at least once per month. Throughout 2008, I plan to host the following person or family:
January: ___________________________________ February: __________________________________ March: ____________________________________ April: _____________________________________ May: ______________________________________ June: ______________________________________ July: _______________________________________ August: ____________________________________ September: _________________________________ October: ___________________________________ November: _________________________________ December: _________________________________
In order to “equip the saints” and avoid being “carried about by every wind of doctrine,” we will study together in the 1st quarter of 2008: · Why the church is important · The nature of the kingdom of God · God’s plan for unity among believers · The qualities of contributing members · The need for authority in religion · How the Bible directs us · The silence of God: is it permissive or prohibitive? · The dangers behind denominationalism
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