Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

8 Things I Desire for PP
Nat and I have devoted ourselves to the ministry at PP over the past 45
years. God has blessed the work by supplying PP with devoted members
who have upheld our hands in serving this congregation.
There are many things we want to empower PP members to do. Below are
eight that we feel are most basic and yet so important.
1. Attendance
We encourage every member to be regular at the weekly Sunday morning
worships. Members who cannot come in the morning are asked to attend
the evening worship. PP will not accept any transfers of members if they are
unwilling to attend Bible classes. All members, especially leaders, deacons
and elders are urged to attend as many of the meetings of the church as
possible. Hebrews 10:25 exhorts us not to forsake the assemblies.
2. Behaviour
All members are taught to follow Jesus and become more like Him each day.
Members at PP are expected to touch one another, and all they come in
contact with, with the love of Jesus. As the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13),
we are to extend the grace of God, accord value to everyone and treat all
with agape love.
3. Commitment
We expect every member to give top priority to kingdom matters at PP. As
Jesus loved the church and gave His life for it, we are encouraged by many
who are walking in His steps. We should not allow the distractions of this life
to prevent us from seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).
4. Discipline
In my article on the 13th February 2011 edition of Focus (http://
www.ppcoc.org/2011/feb11b.pdf), I highlighted the D.E.P.T.H. approach
that PP is taking in ministering to our members. 4 out of the 5 approaches
require our elders to work patiently, with loving tender care, for as long as
it takes so that their souls may be saved. However, I will not hesitate to speak
to any member who is at odds with another, causing division and doing
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