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Comment on Thursday: The Need for Corporate Unity by letrauq crump

letrauq crump — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:36 +0000

I agree we must be mindful that the enemy of our souls, has desired us who have given ourselves to the service of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. As Col. 1:28 states we should warn and teach every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Comment on For the Band by Inge Anderson

Inge Anderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:34 +0000

A great story of team work, Lilliane!

Now tell me, who came up with this “really great plan.” Was it a couple leaders at the top who said, “Here’s what we want you to do”?

Or did someone suggest the idea and all discussed it until the majority decided that that’s what you all wanted to do? (There just might be a lesson in this story regarding how to get a working church team.)

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by Inge Anderson

Inge Anderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:09 +0000

There’s a reason why people do not participate in other people’s plans — and when only a few make the plans, they are the plans of the few, not the church body.

The lesson is “right on” in suggesting to involve more people right from the start. It is also more in harmony with the priesthood of all believers understanding. And the bottom line is that it works, whereas a few making plans that they expect the many to execute generally does not work.

Comment on Thursday: The Need for Corporate Unity by arjohn baslan

arjohn baslan — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:36:02 +0000

Colossians 1:28- Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
Based on this context, Paul warns us or every man in the Church should keep the first up to the last converts and present it perfect of course to Jesus. Present to Jesus meaning until He comes. However, nowadays it’s very disappointing. Many are entering the Church but more than going out. I think it is niether the Church nor the Message have problems but an individual or corporation who carries it. And must be evaluated first.
God bless everyone.

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by kgoboso

kgoboso — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:23 +0000

I do not see any problem with few people making plans and setting goals but the issue arises when we do not want to participate in ensuring that such goals are achieved and plans are fulfilled.

Comment on Wednesday: Every Part Does Its Share by ken

ken — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:33:22 +0000

As members of the church, each one of us has a gift/talent from God, thus when we come together and share what we have then the church wil grow in all the fields of spritual life. So when planning in church we need to involve all members to come out with good strategies that will facilitate the spread of the gospel.

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by Henderson

Henderson — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:08:11 +0000

At our church planning is done every week. Elders meet every Thursday to plan for the coming Sabbath. Other departments meet at least once a month let alone the annual planning at the beginning of the year.
Without planning it would be difficult to run a church and growth would be difficult to be achieved. Much as planning is the brain for every church, the Holy Spirit which fires up the members is the energy source for the church. Without Him the church would die and would be no growth and the role of the church would change completely .

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by Rajaratnam Jones

Rajaratnam Jones — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:58:56 +0000

It true in many churches many people say “why do we care?” It is because most of them are not involved in setting goals, planning and evaluating.
I can clearly understand this point. As Mr. Tyler commented the early apostles planned in groups to determine the church goals. That is one of the examples we need to follow. “let everything be done decently and in order” though seems to be out of context (I Corinthians 14:40) We can always imply these text for anything that we do in the church because while planning together in a group, one can always expect some confusion come about. I as a pastor has experienced in this matter. In order to avoid such unpleasant situation right at the beginning of setting a goal and planning it necessary that people involved know for sure that “let everything be done decently and in order” God bless all the Readers

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by Shari James

Shari James — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:04:15 +0000

I don’t see anything “wrong” there. The confusion in church can be viewed in many dimensions. For instance, a church has scheduled a certain program say outreach, crusades, purchasing church items… and so forth, and in the long run it doesn’t accomplish “even one” of its DREAMZ! Isn’t that confusion? All the church needs to comprehend here is doing things in ORDERLY MANNER- Planing and achieving.

Comment on Wednesday: Every Part Does Its Share by arjohn baslan

arjohn baslan — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:58 +0000

A wonderful message! Thank you.
Everyone should take it religiously. We’re part of the church. We should do our share. A share that we’re capable of. I am not telling everyone should preach to the public or going to the community and tell them what we have. Little and simple things could do. Share the gifts you have. Talents, abilities or even time is helpful. Most importantly and sometimes neglected the Christ-like character in ourselves which is vital part of evangelism and personal ministry.

Comment on Monday: Planning Together by John

John — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:03:20 +0000

A few weeks ago I sat down with a lady on Sabbath afternoon at the church. We were to do a more in-depth study of the last weeks Sabbath School lesson. We ended up planning for corporate witnessing. Two things came out of that planning, no three. 1. What are we going to tell the other church members are the advantages of corporate witnessing over individual witnessing? We came up with 4 suggestions. 2. What do we do with these 4 reasons why church members should get involved with corporate witnessing? Option A. Ask the pastor if he can give us time to present it to the church. Option B. Take it the chairmen of the church outreach ministries committee. We chose option B. 3. In studying the lesson week after week, without sharing, we become ‘dead’. As for 1 Corinthians 14:40, it is admonishing us to plan professionally. Professionalism comes with adequate planning.

Comment on For the Band by Elle

Elle — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:13:59 +0000

This is one of my favorite posts to date. It is a great reminder, we must look out for each other. Our live lives need to reinforce that we are team-players for all Christians and are willing to help those they do not know Christ get to Him. Thanks for sharing your story it is very encouraging!