I Am a Church Member
with Farrah Coloma

Farrah coloma

Children's Ministry Director, SSDMI

We gathered to dig deeper into the importance of being a biblical church member and how to be a functional church member. After six eye opening chapters, we have finally completed the book! Thank you to all who attended. See you next time.

If you missed the class, it's ok! The videos and notes is available below for you to enjoy and take in. It'll be like you were there with us! 

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I Will Be a Unifying Church Member
Ch. 2

A. Unity - Not optional
 Ephesians 1:15 - 16
   - Church of Ephesus = Faith & Love
 Ephesian 4:1 - 3
   - Walk the walk, humility, gentleness, patience & love

B. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY!!
 Colossians 3:11
   - Love

C. Gossip - NO, NO, NO
 Romans 1:27 - 32
   - Outline of sins
 i. Don't be the Source
 ii. Rebuke them
 James 3:6 
  - Tongue

D. Forgiveness
 Colossians 3:12 - 13
  - Forgive as God forgave
 i. Two sides
   a. To forgive
   b. To be forgiven

The Second Pledge

I will seek to be a source of unity in my church. I know there are no perfect pastors, staff, or other church members. But neither am I. I will not b a source of gossip or dissension. One of the greatest contributions I can make is to do all I can in God's power to help keep the church in unity for the sake of the gospel.

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I will Not Let my Church Be about My Preferences and Desires 
CH. 3

A. Unity - Not optional
 Mark 10:45
   - Jesus did not come to be served but to      serve
   - Jesus washes disciples feet

B. Ephesians 3:7 
   - Paul was made a servant -> by God's      grace -> by H.S. (Holy Spirit)

C. Matthew 28: 19 - 20
   - Great Commission

D. Philippians 2:1 - 11
  - Cultivate mind of Christ
    i. We are to be servants
   ii. We are to be obedient
  iii. We are to put others first
 iiii. We are to do whatever it takes to keep the        unity in our church. 

The Third Pledge

I will not let my church be about my preferences and desires. That is self - serving. I am a member in this church to serve others and to serve Christ. My Savior went to a cross for me. I can deal with any inconveniences and matters that just aren't my preference or style.