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Being An Active Church Member

New Hope Baptist Church ChoirWhat does being an ACTIVE CHURCH MEMBER mean?

It means sharing more fully in the life of your church. Active church members choose to: 

  • Worship regularly
  • Witness and share God’s love in their lives
  • Serve God and neighbor responsibly and faithfully
  • Give their time, talent and money to further the church’s mission, locally and throughout the world

 

Why is it Important for Me to Be Active in My Church 

  • Because You are the Church! – The church is more than the building you worship The church is people – the combined life of all who believed that Jesus Christ is Savior
  • Because the Church Needs You! – As a follower of Christ, you are called to let your faith and your works bring light to the world

 

But I’m Already Committed to Christ- why should I be More Involved in Church?

  • Because each of us needs the help and guidance of other Christians in order to follow Christ. You deepen your bond with:
      1. Jesus Christ – Christ’s ministry belongs to the This means Christ is alive and present in each church member. Being an active church member allows you to:
          • EXPRESS more fully your commitment to Christ through worshiping and serving God.
          • ANTICIPATE more joyfully everlasting life and Christ
      1. Christ’s Followers – Active church membership strengthens your involvement with other members of the church, and with potential members, . This means Christ is alive and present in each church member. It enables you to:
      • ENRICH your relationships with other
      • INCREASE your opportunity to love and be loved in the same way Christ loves us.

 

The main reason for being active in church is love–for God, ourselves, and one another.