Individual renewal is indissolubly connected to the renewal of the whole church. We cannot attain the fullness of the Spirit without being turned inside out, so that our central focus is no longer our own growth, but the glory of God and the growth of Christ's kingdom. --Richard Lovelace, Renewal as a Way of Life
sunday 9am classes for all ages
10am worship gathering with celebration of Lord's Supper/eucharist/communion
In thinking through Acts 15, which we will dwell upon Sunday, it strikes me that there are at least these two marks of a healthy church:
1. There are enough people coming to faith in Christ who don't look-like & act-like the insiders that the leaders have to make some rulings about the congregation's life together
2. The leaders are zealous to both stand for the gospel of grace and protect the conscience of ALL followers of Jesus
May God pour out His Spirit to make those 2 things true of Christ Community.
