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2 Reasons You Need the Church (and 1 Reason the Church Needs You)

10/10/2024

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Years ago, my friend Ross texted me, "I don't need a church to be a Christian."

I used to believe that, too.

As a young Christian, I focused on a personal relationship with Jesus, singing "Jesus and Me" songs and immersing myself in a hyper-individualistic culture. But I found myself spiritually stagnant and isolated.

Despite my efforts—reading the Bible, praying, and listening to worship music—I felt alone and frustrated.

My mentor asked when I last attended church. Realizing I needed community, I decided to give it a try. I found a church where I could worship, grow, and discover that faith isn't meant to be lived alone. It's a place where I belong, where we all belong.

Here are two reasons you need the church (and one reason your church needs you).

We need each other to keep growing.
God cares about our growth, and the church helps us focus on Jesus. Weekly confession, communion, and hearing God's Word remind us we're not alone. The church is there to support us, to encourage us to keep going, even when life is messy.

God's mission is a team effort.
The church embodies Jesus' presence and power, reaching out to others in love.
Last week, an older woman's son was working on rebuilding her deck. Last weekend, he got injured and couldn't complete it. A small group of guys heard about it and knocked it out on Saturday morning. This is the incredible power of the body of Jesus, the church, and it's God's heart and mission.
It's impossible to fulfill God's mission alone. Jesus said people would know God by our love for one another. The church is essential for participating in this mission.

Finally, here's why your church needs you.
Your presence, voice, and smile are not just important, they are vital. You might be the encouragement someone else needs. The church is a gift from God, and you are a precious part of it, helping us grow and reminding us we're loved beyond our understanding. Let's journey together, supporting each other as "the church", people united by faith in Jesus, together.

2 Comments
Dan
10/13/2024 06:16:34 pm

Thanks for the insight and reasons to attend church. I intend to share with my grown kids and hope that it affirms and inspires! Love you brother.

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Tim
10/21/2024 08:17:36 pm

Love you, too brother Dan. I'm praying that your kids find it encouraging and inspiring!

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    Tim Bayer has served as Our Savior's Lead Pastor since September 2019. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University - Irvine, a National Leadership Facilitator and Resource, and with the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

    Tim studied sociology, psychology, and theology prior to earning his M.Div at Concordia Seminary - St. Louis. He also is a candidate for an Ed.D (ABD) in Transformational Leadership.

    He is married to Beth and they have three children. Together, they enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing culture, and pizza and movie nights.

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