Church notes - 1st October 2017

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1st October
Communion
Luke 24:37 - 48
Jesus waited for Judas to come (He didn't go to ground).

Church Why Bother?
Church names
Some ridiculous, others descriptive
Realistic names for your Church.
"Once a month" Church.
Sunday School/Kid's Church - children marked off on the roll on average once every three weeks.

Salvation - through Grace.

God's intention for your life includes being part of Church.
Acts 2:42 - 47
Church is a gift from God to help us stand firm together.
Hebrews 10:19 - 25
vs 23, 24
Spurring each other on.
We are to be connected to each other in Jesus.

Acts 2
They met daily

We need to encourage each other.

Church is not optional.

Ephesians 5:25 - 32
Not just about marriage, but also about Christ's relationship with the Church.
Christ loves the Church. He did whatever it took.
Do I?

God is saying - Be Church. Believe that it is a gift from God.
What does it mean to you?