Have you noticed the 'one another' instructions in God's Word? The New Testament writers often used that term is such ways as 'love one another', 'serve one another', 'encourage one another' and 'pray for one another'. Maybe they were on to something...one of people's greatest needs - relationships. And the church is the best place to offer them.
At its core, the church is about relationships. First with God through His Son, Jesus Christ; second with one another - fellow believers as we live and do life together. God intended for His people - the church to function together.
Although this is a busy time of year for all of us, may we be encouragted to take part in the many church activities and fellowships which are coming up. As we combine fellowship meals like the Thanksgivng lunch with mission minded opportunities such as the Thanksgiving baskets we form and build bonds within the church family and reach out to help meet needs and share God's love with those in our community. There is a children's Christmas play where we can enjoy our 'little angels' together and also as a family participate in the church Christmas caroling. Let's try to build our church relationships and be a blessing to one another and those around us.
"Our society is set up for isolation. We wear earbuds whenwe exercise.
We communicate via e-mail and text messages.
We enter and exit our houses with gates and garage-door openers.
Our mantra: “I leave you alone. You leave me alone.”
Yet God wants his people to be an exception."
—Max Lucado
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