Super Sat - The Jerusalem Church

Since our leader showed his bravery by stepping out of Malaysia and heading to Cambodia, we had a combined CG meeting with PCG1. Daryll, we will always keep you in prayer! Basically,we are cheering you on to do the work of the LORD! Pls tell us more when you come back next week! I'm sure you will.... ;)
Anyway, I shall not further divert or go off topic because I want to talk about what we learnt! Officially, we started our Discipleship Bible Study for year 2009 on 8th Aug '09. We are in the 3rd book now, which is Victorious Living (to inform those who didn't come that day). We still have 2 more books left, way to go!These are the "knowledge" we obtained, as Jamie Ang taught us :) Just a summary!
What happened at the Jerusalem church?
Home cell group
Authority of the Bible
Relationships
Vibrant prayer and praise
Evangelism
Supernatural power ministries
Tithing and offering[HARVEST acronym]
Learnt anything? Interesting right? Well, quantity always follow quality! 2 factors to take note of"
-The Jerusalem Church grew so much that in 30 years, historians say that it grew to 100 000 members, when there's only 200 000 ppl in Jerusalem.[1/2 the population in that city were members of one church!]
-Every Christian must develop an unshakeable conviction about church growth.
Why must our church never stop growing? [Reasons, because...]
1. God loves ppl <3>
2. God commands us to reach out [Luke 14:23, Acts 1:8]
3. The needs of the ppl demands it [2 Corinthians 5:14]
4. Growth is God's will [Colossians 2:19]

Five Unbiblical Excuses for Not Growing
1. "God isn't interested in numbers"- If it isn't so, what for he used Moses to write the book of Numbers? Come to think about it! That's the Old Testament! In the New Testament, Jesus wouldn`t have counted the sheeps ifHe weren`t interested in numbers. He keeps track of the salvation of the whole world, so what do you think?
2. "What our church wants is quality, not quantity"Well there should be a balance I think!
3. "Large churches are impersonal"
4. "But all God expects of me is faithfulness"In God's kingdom, you demonstrate your faithfulness through your fruitfulness [Mark 11:12-14]
5. "Large churches are shallow and lack commitment"- Nope, that's not true! It's a myth!! A large church needs supportive ppl to take their places in serving Him wholeheartedly!! For instance, DUMC offers at least 30 ministries for us tochoose to serve in. Indeed, we need to be committed to serve and use our talents ^^

The Primary Essence of Christianity- Loving God wholeheartedly, and loving people fervently! [ Romans 5:8]- Soul winning is the primary purpose of God + Passionate in soul-winning! [does that sound familiar to you?] That's one of the 6 marks of a New Generation. Therefore, I encourage you to exert your vibrant passion to win souls!![Acts 1:8]

When will the miracle stop? [2 Kings 4: 1-6]Find a hurt and heal it, Look for a need and meet it!Hope you will take into your heart all you've learnt and apply it in your lives!

PS. Next week we will learn about the Antioch Chuch, and Alliyza, pls help to write in the blog next week! =) cool` thanks alot!!Come and find out more!

MiCH