Why do YOU go to church Discussion Post

So....the first two weeks were a bit challenging...even for me. Stretching our thinking, stretching our actions. Have you been inspired to do something about your walk? How has this sermon series changed the way you view worship and discipleship? Perhaps it has confirmed what you always thought. The key, however, is that we here in Lima must face up to truth. We have a reputation of being divisive...things aren't nearly as divisive as they used to be, but still, this is the way we are seen. Where do we stand about our worship? Praise, Prayer, Communion, Offering, Proclaiming the Word...are you authentic in your worship? If not, why? What's holding you back?

On that note, how about your discipleship? Are you coming to church to visit, be seen or to 'do the right thing'? Are you applying the Scriptures being taught or do they fall flat at the door? We have great people here in Lima...but it's time we start doing more than just coming to church, helping with church dinners...etc. We have a reputation to change. Changing a reputation begins with repairing the foundations of the faith. Worship, Discipleship, and what follows next? Naturally...Evangelism. Stay tuned. This week we will discuss Evangelism. Purposeful Evangelism. Because evangelism is never 'on accident'. It only comes out of a healthy relationship with Christ. If you only talk about Christ at the church building...then change is needed. My friends, take what you are doing RIGHT in the faith, coming to church, devotional time, helping with church functions, etc...and BUILD upon that. We can't know what to do better if we only hear the good. We must know the good AND the bad in order to grow in our relationship with God. I pray as your Pastor, that I can help you grow in that relationship. If you would like, come in a talk with me about your walk. We can discuss what is going right and what is going wrong and make a plan of action to repair the brokenness. May God Bless you.