Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

damage to the body of Christ. When these do not listen, appropriate action
will be meted out, according to the Bible (Matthew 18:15) with due regard
for his soul.
5. Eldership and Leadership
Our leaders have a day job like us, but devote much time to the church. Our
elders are doing a splendid job in praying, pastoring and being present for
members at PP. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 teaches that we are to esteem our
leaders highly. Members who disrespect, slur or slander the leadership are
suspended from serving at PP until the issues are resolved. I will speak to
each one personally with the objective to work towards the time when they
can serve PP fully again.
6. Foundation
Instead of searching the internet to find material that reflect our points of
view, and then circulate it to individuals by email or use them in Care teams,
Bible classes and sermons; we encourage all members to study the Bible (2
Timothy 2:15) and like the early Christians in Berea, to search the scriptures
to test whether those things are valid (Acts 17:11).
7. Giving
In order not to distract our members, PP only requires members to give as
God has prospered (2 Corinthians 9:7) on Sundays and once a year, on
Missions Sunday in October. Members are encouraged to grow in the grace
of giving and lay up treasures in heaven through sacrificial offerings to
support the work PP is doing at home and abroad.
8. Hospitality
This is the queen of all virtues - the sum total of our Christian devotion to
God. God has blessed PP with so many opportunities to open our homes,
take visitors out and invite foreigners for meals. This task should not be
carried out by the current few, but every member at PP. Romans 12:13 tells
us to share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
I have listed just the basic 8 expectations I have for members at PP. These
are the ABCs plus DEFGH... I want to empower the membership, not only to
excel in these areas but grow to embrace more and more. Nat and I have
enjoyed our ministry with PP over the years. We want to thank members and
leaders at PP that have supported our service and made it so fruitful. It is a
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