Sanctuarians

 Why Does the Church Need Me?  By Rick Warren “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a part of it.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27. One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a part of it” ( 1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT ). Your service is desperately needed in the body of Christ—just ask any local church! Each of us has a role to play, and every role is important. There is no small service to God; it all matters. Likewise, there are no insignificant ministries in the church. Some are visible, while others are behind the scenes—but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. In my home, the most important light is not the large chandelier in our dining room but the little night-light that keeps me from stubbing my toe when I get up in the dark. There is no correlation b...

by John O. Reid (1930-2016) Matthew 21:28-32: "But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, "Son, go, work today in my vineyard." (29) He answered and said, "I will not," but afterward he regretted it and went. (30) Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, "I go, sir," but he did not go. (31) Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to Him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. (32) For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him. Matthew 21:28-32 contains the story of two sons, one who said he would not do the work his father asked of him, yet did, and another who promised to work, but did not. Jesus may have taken the th...