Purpose of the Church
Today, and in the NT times, the word church means:
People who share one faith, and gather together regularly to worship God.
I am assigned to lead the local church.
Pastor
Name two ministries that are part of the SINGING/MUSIC Dept.
BONUS 100points if half of your group participates in at least one that YOU named.
Sing in choir
Singing groups
Teaching others to sing
Choir leader/director
Musical groups/band
Music/sound operator
Childrens ministry. Name 2
Sunday School
Kids camps
Orphanages
What does "CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH" Mean?
He is in charge of the church, the authority.
What is two ways that we evangelize to others?
BONUS Name all four and get DOUBLE THE POINTS
1. Believers resist evil (Being the light to others through our actions)
2. Preach the Word of God
3. Send Missionaries
4. Support Missionaries (through prayer, financial aid)
I am the closest helper of the pastor. I am called a...
Name one in our church, get double points.
Deacon
Names can vary.
BONUS Name 2 more, get DOUBLE POINTS.
1. Prepare food
2. Host guests at home
3. Visit the Sick
4. Support and comfort singles and widows
5. Instruct younger sisters
6. Childcare groups
7. Support spiritually weak sisters
We visit other churches. Organize our conferences. Plan camps. Participate in _____ services.
We are part of the _________ MINISTRY.
RANDOM QUESTION.
Which language was the NT Bible originally written in?
Koine Greek
In Greek/OT times, the word church was defined as... 2 points here.
1. A gathering of citizens for a certain purpose
2. A group of lawmakers gathered to discuss a new law
We come together sometimes to discuss certain work and actions of the church.
Brothers Council. Also the Church Board.
Name 3 ways we participate in the PRAYER MINISTRY.
Prayer services
Prayer groups
Prayers at home/behind closed doors
Prayers for church needs
Prayers for individuals
Prayers for revival
2 ways that the Evangelism department works in: (SPECIFIED IN THE BOOK)
1. Missions in other cities /countries
2. Evangelism among the homeless
3. Distribute Christian literature, Bible, tracts, to non-believers.
Jesus began Christianity. Our teaching and belief is based off of His Words and commandments. He is our _______________.
JESUS IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH.
Name four ways that we worship God.
1. leading a truthful and pure life
2. Respect and obedience to God
3. Prayers, and praising God
4. Singing
5. Giving, sacrificing.
I was originally appointed to take care of the materialist part of the ministry. Soon after, I was martyred for my faith. Name my ministry and MY name.
Deacon
Stephen
We visit the sick, comfort the elderly. We can also gather financial and material aid for the needy. Our MINISTRY is...
Groups of mercy.
Bible lessons
Bible courses
Teens school
Sunday School
Christian College
Baptism classes
"But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as HE PLEASED.
In the context of the church, what does this verse mean?
What is the purpose of the church, here on earth?
To show God on earth.
I am responsible for the purity of the teaching in the church. Who are we? (3 parts)
The pastor, elders, bishop.
I could usher; help with building maintenance; __________;___________;
THIS DEPARTMENT IS..._____________
THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT.
Clean
Greet at the church
Accountant
Money collector
Remodel/construction work
Duty over kids
There are 10 departments we learned about. IN 15 SECONDS, NAME At least 5.
Literature dept.
Educational dept.
Administrative dept.
Evangelism dept.
Youth ministry
Groups of mercy
Womens ministry
Singing and Music ministry
Children's Ministry
Prayer Ministry.
Two ways that the LOCAL CHURCH fulfills Gods will.
Fellowship of the church (church services)
Spiritual growth of the church
Sanctification of the church