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FUELING THE ENGINE”. We were reminded that Church is not an event, but a living organism to which we belong (1 Corinthians 12:12, 21). Here are a few key points from the service: 1️⃣ Many of us think of “church” as a place we go to or a program we watch. But in God’s design, the Church is a body, every part connected, every member needed. 2️⃣ Just like we feel the pain of a toothache when one small part of the body is hurt, the absence or silence of one member affects the whole. Our presence, voice, and contribution matter, not just to people, but to God Himself (Numbers 11:27, Ephesians 4:16). 3️⃣ The early Church understood this. They weren’t spectators; they were participants. Just like in Numbers 11:27, where even those who did not gather still received the Spirit, God has marked us as part of His family. 4️⃣ Belonging comes with responsibility. Ephesians 4:16 says that every joint supplies. We must be dependable for our contributions to the corporate mission, not as silent spectators, but as active participants. Apostle also showed us, from Scripture, what a Biblical Church really looks like, and how it differs from today’s common idea of church. This brings us to the acronym ICAME: |