{"product_id":"7-basics-of-belonging-the-meaning-of-church-membership","title":"7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership","description":"What is the big deal about membership?\nPersonally committing to church membership will help you grow spiritually. God did not design us to grow in isolation. Being on a spiritual island is lonely. The church is a community of imperfect people serving a perfect Savior together. We commit together to follow Him.\n\nThe real reason you join a church is simple.\nJesus is there. When church members fulfill their 7 basic responsibilities the presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit becomes self-evident.\nEvery Christ follower is meant to be connected to the church. You are not here by accident. God has a plan for you, and that plan includes being a faithful and active part of a local church. Church membership includes seven basics of belonging.\n1. Worship: Saying “yes” to God\n2. Grow: Making disciples who make disciples\n3. Serve: Reaching outward beyond yourself\n4. Give: Honoring God with your offering\n5. Pray: Prioritizing God’s will through prayer\n6. Seek unity: Keeping the main thing the main thing\n7. Sacrifice: Putting others before yourself\n\nEmbrace the seven basics of belonging and serve God more through the church. You need your church, and your church needs you. The church is not a destination point for crowds. The church is a vehicle designed by God to reach the neighborhoods and the nations. Welcome to your church. God is here. You belong here.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0578853434\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0578853434.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rainer, Sam\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43332300013629,"sku":"BVV.0578853434.G","price":5.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0578853434-0.jpg?v=1783578276","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/7-basics-of-belonging-the-meaning-of-church-membership","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}