Ephesians 4:1-16
3 Ways We Can be a Great, Unified Church
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:2-3
Four attitudes that maintain unity:
For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. Ephesians 4:4-6
7 Essentials of the Faith
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However, He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. Ephesians 4:7
Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12
The Result of Unity
This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Ephesians 4:13
God’s goal for your life: That you become more like Jesus!
This Week’s Power Verse
Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Ephesians 4:14
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:15-16
The Connection Church Unity Statement
I have trusted in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and have been baptized (or will be soon). I enthusiastically support The Connection Church purpose and mission. I affirm The Connection Church Statement of Faith. I want to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus. I commit to God and the other members to:
I commit to SAFEGUARD the unity of The Connection Church
…by acting in love toward everyone
…by refusing to gossip
…by affirming our essential beliefs
I commit to SHARE the responsibility of The Connection Church
…by praying for its health
…by inviting the unchurched to attend
…by warmly welcoming our guests
I commit to SUPPORT the testimony of The Connection Church
…by attending worship faithfully
…by pursuing a godly life
…by giving regularly
I commit to SERVE the ministry of The Connection Church
…by discovering my gifts and talents
…by finding a place of ministry
…by developing a servant’s heart
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Ministry Highlights
- Hot Summer Nights!
Join us for our summer Night of Worship, Hot Summer Nights, happening again THIS Wednesday, August 2nd at 6:30pm! Connect with your church family, meet new friends and have a great time. We’ll have Night of Worship along with a fun Hawaiian after party with water slides, games, food and more. You won’t want to miss it!
- YNG Winter Camp!
YNG is hosting a winter weekend for students who are in 6th-12th grades. This will be the best weekend of your student’s year. They’ll have the opportunity to get away from all of the distractions, have fun, build meaningful relationships, and more importantly grow in their faith. YNG Winter camp is Friday, November 17-19th right here in Buda at Twin Oaks Ranch. The cost is $200. Sign-Up HERE!