A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers."  Acts 2:42

There are four key practices that follow a forgiven, Spirit-filled life and Luke describes these practices in Acts 2:38-47 where he identified four specific acts of devotion for which the early Church was designed.  These four acts are:  1) Attention to God's word and works; 2) Shared participation and resources; 3) Breaing of bread; and 4) Prayer and worship.  In these verses (38-47), Luke helps us to see God's original and ongoing design for the growth of the Church, spreading His good work to the whole world.  As people turn to follow Jesus, and are baptized in the Holy Spirit, they receive a powerful new ability to live in God's design for humanity.  This new ability empowers God's people to multiply His heavenly design on earth.  Heaven on earth continues to expand as followers of Jesus devote themselves to the teaching and works of God, to sharing their lives and resources with the community, to the breaking of bread, and to worshipful prayers.  Let us pray:  "Lord, give me all that You have for me, that I might be all You want me to be, that our church will be all You want us to be as we continue steadfastly in the apostles teachings, fellowship with one another, the breaking of bread, and the worshipful prayers.  In Jesus Name, Amen."

Adapted from:  https://bibleproject.com/articles/growth-of-the-church/