Sunday Services:

Dear Friends,

What does it mean to be a mature Christian? What does a grown-up soul look like? The Bible has a lot to say about this. In fact, you may be surprised by how it describes a grown-up soul.

Ephesians 4:11-15  And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12  for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. 13  until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. 14  As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming. 15  but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.

Many things are never mentioned when describing a mature Christian. Here is a short list of things that are not evidence that you are a mature follower of Jesus.

• The length of time since salvation.
• How many sermons you listened to.
• How much of the Bible you know.

What this passage does list are two qualities.

1. Works of service.
2. Activity that builds up the body of Christ {church}.

Starting Sunday, I will begin a series of messages called “IN HIS SERVICE.” This study will show you concrete ways to become a grown-up soul. You have learned so much over the years. You have many gifts. You have so much to offer. You have such a need to grow. That will happen as you enter into “HIS SERVICE.” Imagine what kind of church we will become if 30% of our church intentionally and lovingly begin to serve the Lord by serving His church,

I can’t wait to see you,
Joe

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