Why We Do What We Do

II Timothy 2:1–2

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, ² and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Traditions are like guardrails.  You shouldn’t remove them unless you know why they are there in the first place.

Wednesday Night

Encouragement.  Learning the word of God.

Bible class 7:00-7:45   (Courageous Living, IBS, Shaping Hearts)

First public lesson 7:50-7:55

First time to:  Lead singing

Give announcements

Lead public prayer

Song Service

Every third Sunday

Songs selected before worship

Opportunity for growth (15-20 minute sermon)

New songs

New song leaders

Worship Services

Announcements before worship begins

Contribution separate from and before Lord’s Supper

Lord’s Supper before sermon

Front row for: Announcements, prayer, reading, and song leader

Sunday evening same format

Worklist is order of services (Contribution morning, LS evening)

Miscellaneous And Missing

Men’s Business Meetings (quarterly plus one)

Worklist, Sign changing, building and baptistery cleaning

Bible class teaching (Lead and learner)

Lord’s Supper preparation

Men’s training class

Marriage class (independent Bible studies)

Pot lucks

Vacation Bible School

Spirit Of The Church

Right on the issues, Right on love

A church home for all who believe

Gracious benevolence  (Ronnie Johnson and David Muiznieks)

Aggressive welcome of visitors

Engaging, Encouraging worship

Outstanding Bible classes

Seeking the lost.  Encouraging the saved.

II Timothy 2:3–4

This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, ⁴ who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.