Acts 2:41
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. (ESV)
“The church is a new
Acts 2:42–47
[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. [43] And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. [44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common. [45] And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. [46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, [47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (ESV)
The disciples were devoted to the apostles’
According to church consultant Will Mancini, every church has an upper room and a lower room.
The lower room includes things like technology, facilities, programming, budgeting, administration, etc.
The upper room includes aspects of knowing and glorifying God, such as prayer, corporate worship, baptism, communion, hospitality, discipling relationships, etc.
The four P’s of why many people attend a particular ekklesia:
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Who or what will our ekklesia be about? What’s your next step in answering that question?
Worship Ministry Team
Life Group Leader
Mission Team
Harvest Kids
Prayer Team
Protection Team
Tech Team
Social Media Team
AWANA Ministry
Compassion In Action
Care Team
D-Group Leader
Welcome Center Team
Greeter Ministry
Café Ministry
Helping Hands (Construction Team)
NextGen Student Ministry
Young Adult/College Ministry
Recovery Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Deacon Ministry
Elder Team
We’re glad you’re here today! To contact me (Pastor Matt), simply email matt@harvestchurchsi.com.
Thank you, and may God richly bless you as you follow Jesus today!
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