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The book of Ecclesiastes starts with the words, “Meaningless! Meaningless!” to describe humanity’s life here on Earth. While we are not able to control everything in our lives nor fully grasp God’s plan, we are called to rely on the one who can. Ecclesiastes invites us to live with open hands and faithful hearts, finding joy not in what we control, but in who we know: a good, purposeful, loving and eternal God. Join us on June 8th as the Bible teaches us about A Life Worth Living!

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Chris Brown - November 12, 2023

The Church

The DNA of a Disciple
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The church is a collection of believers called to a specific purpose, which is to bring the gospel to the nations and to love and care for other believers. All believers are part of the universal church - all believers throughout the world. We may also be a part of a local church. When we become believers, the Holy Spirit starts transforming us to look more like Jesus and also gifts us with specific traits that have a specific purpose and are to be used to build up others in the faith.

Scripture References: Romans 12:1-8, John 15:19, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Ephesians 4:1-32

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What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Often in the Christian life, we can make major errors when we slip away from the “basic foundations” of what it means to follow King Jesus. To just be His disciple. This Fall, leaders in our church will take us “under the microscope,” examining some of the core elements of what it means to be a disciple, grow as disciples, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. So we invite you to join us, explore with us, and learn with us this Fall!

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The Church

The DNA of a Disciple
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The church is a collection of believers called to a specific purpose, which is to bring the gospel to the nations and to love and care for other believers. All believers are part of the universal church - all believers throughout the world. We may also be a part of a local church. When we become believers, the Holy Spirit starts transforming us to look more like Jesus and also gifts us with specific traits that have a specific purpose and are to be used to build up others in the faith.

Scripture References: Romans 12:1-8, John 15:19, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Ephesians 4:1-32

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What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Often in the Christian life, we can make major errors when we slip away from the “basic foundations” of what it means to follow King Jesus. To just be His disciple. This Fall, leaders in our church will take us “under the microscope,” examining some of the core elements of what it means to be a disciple, grow as disciples, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. So we invite you to join us, explore with us, and learn with us this Fall!

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You never really “arrive” at becoming a mature disciple maker. We are all called to continually grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, to grow in love for others, to get better at blessing those around us and to increasingly share the love of Jesus with everyone. At GREFC we realize this through four key areas: Connect, Equip, Serve & Go!

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