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The Grace of Christ be with you!
Churches often become anxious about the variety of gifts and views that are found in its members. In response, some members will pressure others to conform to their expectations of what a church should be. Paul, though, argues that such conformity is oppressive and that a church that celebrates the diversity of gifts the Spirit allows its members to freely unite as the body of Christ. How so?
Members discover gift the H.S. has given them.
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No moral coercion to be like everyone else.
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Church celebrates variety of gifts.
Members freely share gift to build up the church.
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Church encourages exploration of use of gifts.
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Church learns to function as Christ’s body.
Learning to work together is never easy and such a fact is no different in the church. A church that is open to the gifts of the Spirit doesn’t shy away from the challenges of melding different gifts into one body that works together to serve Christ in the world.
Blessings, Will
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THIS COMING SUNDAY: "Coordinated Effort" based on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching. Sunday Worship Bulletin.
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