A Relational Church
It is no secret that most churchgoers attend one church over another because of friendship. Sure, there are those who choose a church because of it’s worship style, the preaching style or the theological bent but people stay in church because they are experiencing deep and meaningful friendships with other people.
This may be an overstatement of the obvious but Wheatland Mission will be a relational church. Like every other church our friendships and commitments to one another will be essential to the life of our fellowship. However, we will be relational on purpose which will require more of us. For example, as a group we want to be committed to a shared life. (For those of you who ar wondering…No, we aren’t going to move into a commune unless, it in Aspen). But we will commit to one another to walk through life together. This means that we will not only talk about spiritual realities but we will work to see these things happen in our lives. It means that we will strive to see the best in one another and encourage one another to be all that God has designed us to be. It means that we share our lives in mission as well. That is, we will serve together. We will be more than a group of individuals. We will be a body of believers who seek to be a part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. We will pray together; cry together; serve together; worship together; and grow together.
In addition, we must pay attention to maintaining healthy relationships. This means not only be patient with one another but being honest. It means bearing one another’s burdens and, when necessary, gently confronting one another for the sake of our brother or sister and for the sake of the relationship. (See Galatians 6:1-3) It means following Scriptural direction when it comes to conflict and when it comes to our shared life. (See Matthew 18:15-20 & I Corinthians 13)
We long to be a Missional, Organic, Relational and Holistic church. In our efforts to be on mission we must always keep in mind that God cares equally for both the mission and the man (or woman!).
As I write this I am encouraged to tell you all that we have entered into our third week of house church meetings. We have three groups meeting on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday with a third to begin soon. It is a joy to see brothers and sisters in Christ ministering to one another, praying together and participating in God's Kingdom together.
If you want to join a group give me a call at 992-1540.
This may be an overstatement of the obvious but Wheatland Mission will be a relational church. Like every other church our friendships and commitments to one another will be essential to the life of our fellowship. However, we will be relational on purpose which will require more of us. For example, as a group we want to be committed to a shared life. (For those of you who ar wondering…No, we aren’t going to move into a commune unless, it in Aspen). But we will commit to one another to walk through life together. This means that we will not only talk about spiritual realities but we will work to see these things happen in our lives. It means that we will strive to see the best in one another and encourage one another to be all that God has designed us to be. It means that we share our lives in mission as well. That is, we will serve together. We will be more than a group of individuals. We will be a body of believers who seek to be a part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. We will pray together; cry together; serve together; worship together; and grow together.
In addition, we must pay attention to maintaining healthy relationships. This means not only be patient with one another but being honest. It means bearing one another’s burdens and, when necessary, gently confronting one another for the sake of our brother or sister and for the sake of the relationship. (See Galatians 6:1-3) It means following Scriptural direction when it comes to conflict and when it comes to our shared life. (See Matthew 18:15-20 & I Corinthians 13)
We long to be a Missional, Organic, Relational and Holistic church. In our efforts to be on mission we must always keep in mind that God cares equally for both the mission and the man (or woman!).
As I write this I am encouraged to tell you all that we have entered into our third week of house church meetings. We have three groups meeting on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday with a third to begin soon. It is a joy to see brothers and sisters in Christ ministering to one another, praying together and participating in God's Kingdom together. If you want to join a group give me a call at 992-1540.
posted by The Wheatland Mission at 10:51 AM
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We are excited to hear what the Lord is doing in your life. our prayers are with you and his church as he has blessed your life and continues to pour his blessing on you and the minstry he has provided you. we thank you for all you have done for us personally and look forward to seeing this ministry opportunity grow
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