In the Bible, the word “church” (ἐκκλησία) does not refer to a building nor to the people of God in general, but to an assembly of God’s people—a congregation. This series is looking at the different aspects of what we do when we come together for worship on Sundays.
Announcements
1 Corinthians 12:24-26 The members of Christ’s body should care for each other. When one member suffers, all suffer. When one member is honored, all rejoice.
Galatians 6:2 Having announcements is one way that we can help carry each other’s burdens.
Offering
Deuteronomy 12:4-7, 11-12, 17-19, 26-27; 16:17; 17:1 Offerings were Israel’s way of worshiping God. These provided sustenance for the priests and Levites as well as a sacred feast for the offeror’s family.
Mark 12:41-44 During the time of Christ, the Old Covenant system of giving was still in effect.
New covenant giving
1. Supporting local ministers (1 Corinthians 9:4-7, 13-14)
2. Taking care of the needy (2 Corinthians 9:3-15)
3. Funding the spread of the gospel (Philippians 4:10-20)
Two more for us today
4. Covering the costs for our weekly meetings
5. Paying for events
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