Hey Centennial,
Many Americans believe the church is the last place they would ever go for help or encouragement, guidance or support.
Over the past three weeks, we looked that challenging reality in the eye and asked ourselves, why? Why do so many people around us have such low opinions of the church? I talked about two studies, one from Pew and one from Barna that give interesting insight. One church member summarized things this way, “If it weren’t for my confidence in the sovereignty of God, I would find this all hopelessly depressing!” It certainly can be discouraging and that is why we are calling the series, Why Would Anybody Come to Our Church?
But, even if the data is discouraging, we have reason for hope. Because the church is not a political, power hungry, money grabbing, hate spewing organization. Sadly, people who claim the name of Jesus can and do behave that way, but that is not what the church is. Rather, the church is something made by and belonging to God. The church is:
A gathering of people whose lives point to Jesus.
A community empowered by the Holy Spirit.
A close-knit, mutually supportive fellowship.
This Sunday, Jon Hardin continues this series by looking at one expression of the church in the ancient Roman empire, the church in Corinth. Acknowledging the fact of God’s good work in and through us, he will challenge us to consider that God has gifted every one of us to help build and be his true Church.
One way you can continue to be the church is by getting involved in some of the opportunities below. Make sure to take a look!
Karl Helvig
Lead Pastor
CENTENNIAL COVENANT CHURCH
P.S. Drivers needed! Our ministry partner North Littleton Promise is launching their summer camp program and they are in need of drivers. You can sign up for a half day or full day and every extra driver is a HUGE HELP.