This afternoon our Bible discussion focussed on the mission of the church. Archbishop William Temple said, ‘The church is the only organisation which exists for the benefit of non-members.’ Our focus must always be on those who do not know God, seeking to bring them closer to Him.
The proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ is the mission of the church (as seen in Acts 2.) The church may well have events to reach out to the community, but individuals within any church must be prepared to share their testimonies and speak of what God has done for us. Our own experiences show that both events and personal witness were important in bringing us to Christ, and this remains true for others.
As a local church, we try to reach out with the good news through our coffee mornings, Parent & Toddler group, by singing at Parkside Care Home and through Mindful Moments. We will be giving out Easter eggs and booklets about the real meaning of Easter on Saturday 4 April outside Asda (from 10 a.m.) as another way of reaching out to others. Join us for this if you can!
