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Page 1: ommunityCHURCH CHURCH Community Acts 2:42-47 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing

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Why CHURCH?

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ommunityMore than a social network

CHURCH

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CHURCH Community

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CHURCH CommunityActs 2:42-47 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer.

Koinonia = fellowship, community, communion, partnership, participation, sharing in common.

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CHURCH CommunityActs 2:42-47 (43) A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. (44) And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. (45) They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.

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CHURCH CommunityActs 2:42-47 (46) They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity-- (47) all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

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CHURCH CommunityKononia• Bond of belonging and acceptance• Unity in the Spirit of God• Shared identity in Christ• Common purpose

Kononia community is spiritual, social, sacrificial and special.

Meaningful Relationships

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CHURCH CommunityIt’s About ‘One Another’:•Be devoted to one another (Rom 12:10)•Honour one another (Rom 12:10)•Live in harmony with one another (Rom 12:16) •Accept one another (Rom 15:7) •Serve one another in love (Gal 5:13)•Be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph 4:32)•Admonish one another (Col 3:16)

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CHURCH CommunityIt’s About ‘One Another’:•Encourage one another (1 Thes 5:11)•Spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Heb 10:24)•Offer hospitality (1 Peter 4:9) and love one another (1 Peter 1:22).

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CHURCH Community4 Super Things for You to Do:•Small group meeting•SMS/text message•Sit down, personal connection•Shout out for prayer/care/help

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ommunityMore than a social network

CHURCH