1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” The apostle Paul explains the church can be rightly understood as one body. We have one head, Jesus Christ, and as members of His body, we are connected to Him and to each other. And just as God designed a purpose behind every part of our physical bodies, God has also designed a purpose for each of us in His body, the church.
This Sunday you will have an opportunity to find your part to play in this local body, Austin Baptist Church. We are hosting Ministry Fair in the Great Hall immediately before and after our two worship services. Tables will be on display to showcase the many service opportunities that can be found at ABC. Staff members and volunteers will be available to answer questions and help you find a ministry area that fits with your unique passions and giftedness.
Participating in a church will only grow you so much in your faith. Listening to sermons, attending classes, and fellowshipping with believers will of course be of some benefit. However, I have found partnering with a church is where the real spiritual growth begins. There is a difference between sitting in the bleachers and getting in the game of ministry. God wants every believer to partner on mission and live out their callings through His church. Have you found your pasture to serve in at ABC? You will have an opportunity this Sunday at church.
On a sidenote, I’ve had several ask questions about our Citizen ATX podcast channel. As you may know, we host a podcast show to extend relevant Biblical conversations outside our church walls. This winter, we are pairing the podcast show with our current sermon series, “After God’s Heart.” Each week, we are releasing an episode focused on further discussion of the previous Sunday’s sermon. If you’d like to check it out, you can click this LINK and access the show. It’s available on all podcast channels and is free of charge.
Invite a friend this Sunday, and I look forward to seeing you in worship this weekend.
Onward and upward,
Jonathan Spencer
www.jonathanspencer.org 