Don’t JUST go to church, Be the Church
It’s kind of a catchy slogan, but I hope as the fall unfolds we will individually and corporately get stirred to realize that this is what we should be about. Of course “going to church” is part of “being the church” – getting together centered around corporate worship, going deeper in faith journey, and ministering to and with each other. But there is so much more, more that God has for us. I am impressed with the mandate and response of the first century church, like I spoke about last Sunday.
After Pentecost, that first, brand new church was focused and intentional. They took a strong hold on; the apostles teaching (words, life and ministry of Jesus), fellowship (relationships), breaking bread (sacraments, Gods’ instructions), and prayer (talking to God). And they did it together. Not just for themselves, but with the challenge to take this life to their neighbor, their community, and everywhere.
What does that look like in Kelowna? What does that look like in my own life? What does that look like at MCA? God is at work in you and me, He is at work around us – and in the Spirit’s power we have the ongoing mandate – Go!
I am looking forward to all that God has for us this fall…