Experience at a Church Service of the Amazing Grace Church

Also, the pouring of water, passing the lighted candle from the Paschal candle to the baptized persons, vividly demonstrates the theological meaning of the Baptism. In E... ... middle of paper ... ...hurch gatherings, has equipped the parishioners be a love giving fellowship. Our priest has helped our parish to build a firm foundation to serve God and serve our community. And in these years, our outreach and evangelical departments have held numerous programs such as: evangelicals meeting, vocational Bible studies, Tai Chi classes, cooking classes, homework tuition classes to our communities; we have attracted new incomers to the church and stayed in our church. St. Christopher’s Anglican Church has just celebrated its 20th Anniversary on last couple weeks.

The Youth Ministry’s Value Statement, which is a promise of values to be delivered and a belief from the Youth that value will be experienced, is comprised of: Love: Ministry will show kindness, concern, and attention to others because Christ first loved the us; the Ministry. Welcome: Ministry seeks to live as a distinctive community of faith in which one and all feel welcomed. Excitement: Ministry strives to produce a setting that interests youth and their families. Spiritually: Ministry bases its programming on the groundwork of a mutual faith in Jesus Christ. Leadership: Ministry encourages that all believers are gifted by the Spirit of God and blessed to serve within the body of Christ.

Then we start talking about the church services and Christianity in particular. The mission of CCML was knowing, growing and loving. They seek to live out our mission by worshipping together as a local community of believers, growing in spiritual maturity through discipleship, education, and small groups, caring for one another within the context of the larger church body and small groups, and Communicating the love of Christ to our world, both through local outreach and global mis... ... middle of paper ... ...in Islam singing never been a part of a ritual practice. That church was different than any other worshiping places I have visited before. I was very happy after this experience, because they still send me emails, mails, and thank you cards every Sunday.

I learned how to teach others about the goodness of the Lord. Attending church sets a positive example on others. It made me feel good and proud. I felt refreshed after I would come home from a wonderful morning at church. I want my family to be beaming with faith and confidence.

I could see it in their eyes. I could see it in their hearts. They told us themselves. I keep in contact with a few people and they always tell me that they love God and are really grateful we spread His message to them. I would love for schools and churches to participate in more mission trips.

To help guide many people of the world in finding joy and happiness associated with becoming a christian, churches have worked hard to make it their top priority to “Strive to be an "open-door" church, actively reaching out and welcoming all persons”(NBUMC). The church is a place in which many come to find a sense of belonging, comfort, and purpose. It's through these three qualities which have drawn and maintained many church goers throughout the years.

The pastor understands that he is largely responsible for the work of God being accomplished by his faithfulness to his calling. “All through the Word of God and down through the annals of history, when God has moved it has almost always been attended by the preaching of the Word.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 31) Bryant and Brunson point to the pastor’s prayer life as the means of grace that best prepare him for this awesome responsibility. R... ... middle of paper ... ...uild up.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 227). Bryant and Brunson have done a terrific job of assessing the pastoral ministry and giving sound advice, to the young or prospective pastor. The present author believes that this book should be standard in every pastor’s library.

The book of Acts begins with Jesus urging His disciples to spread the Gospel worldwide. Jesus is then crucified and raised from the dead (resurrected). Judas commits suicide Judas which made the other eleven disciples elect Matthias as the new twelfth disciple. The disciples do the work of the Lord after His death by starting the early church. The speaking of tongues also represents itself in this book because the Holy Spirits presence.

EVERY MOMENT OF OUR LIVES IS ONE IN WHICH WE CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SELVES, ABOUT THOSE AROUND US, AND MORE ABOUT OUR WONDERS WITH GOD. GOD BLESSES AND LOVES THE CHILD WITHIN EACH OF US FOR WE HAVE BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE GOD'S CHERISHED CHILDREN. AS WE GIVE OUR OFFERING THIS MORNING LET US BE OBEDIENT TO OUR FATHER AND DO WHAT IS PLEASING TO HIM. 10-19-97 2ndCOR. 8-8 "GIVING PROVES THE SINCERITY OF OUR LOVE."

Today they want to express this love freely, taking the step to marriage here at the church as Christians, to receive the blessing of God. We have heard how Jesus once attended a wedding sharing the joy and happiness of the couple. Jesus shared the joy of the bride and groom in Cana of Galilee and today also He wants to share the joy and celebration of your love. Jesus shares all our dreams, hopes, and joys. All the desire for happiness and plenitude, the hope for starting a new home ... is shared and blessed by God.