Welcome to the Family
Pastor Ryan Williams
Part of Captivated—Rekindling A Passion For God's Great Church
September 22, 2024

Ephesians 5:25 – Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word…that she might be holy and without blemish.

The church is the family that Jesus bought with his blood so that we could grow, be cared for, and be sent as his body.

The church isn’t full of perfect people, but it is holy! It is sacred, and it is sanctified because of the blood of Jesus.

*Ephesians 1:23* **(MSG) - The church is Christ’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.

We are all unique but unified, as the Apostle Paul said, by “One Holy Spirit and one Savior whose name is Jesus.”

The Big Question for You to Think About:
WHO ARE MY PEOPLE?

Believing in Jesus will get you saved, but choosing to engage in relationships with your church family will get you smarter, will get you stronger, and will help you to build a foundation in your faith that will keep you strong for the rest of your life!

Psalm 68:6 – God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing.