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Lansdowne Life 13 April 2018

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Thinking About Membership?<br />

One of the most powerful New Testament<br />

images of the church is the human body,<br />

made up of all kinds of different parts.<br />

Each of the parts have different<br />

strengths, weaknesses, gifts and<br />

vulnerabilities. We work together,<br />

directed by Jesus, who is the head. But a<br />

body would never work if the different<br />

parts were disconnected from each<br />

another. Imagine a pile of disembodied<br />

hands, feet and other body parts; they<br />

wouldn’t be any use at all! The body of<br />

Christ is only effective because of the<br />

connections between the parts. Church<br />

membership is really an outward<br />

expression of the bonds that already exist<br />

between us, because we’re all in Christ.<br />

When we become members of a local<br />

church we are confirming our<br />

commitment to one another. It’s a way of<br />

saying “I belong to this church,” “This is<br />

my spiritual home.” Membership helps<br />

us commit to one another, as we care for<br />

each other, support each other and serve<br />

together.<br />

It’s so encouraging to see that the<br />

number of members has been steadily<br />

growing over the last few years, but our<br />

hope is that everyone who’s a part of<br />

<strong>Lansdowne</strong> Church will choose to<br />

formalise their commitment by becoming<br />

a member. If you’d like to find out more,<br />

why not join us for Thinking About<br />

Membership, on 18 <strong>April</strong> at 19:30. This is<br />

a great opportunity to find out what’s<br />

involved in church membership. So come<br />

along, ask your questions and get to know<br />

others who are exploring church<br />

membership.<br />

Book your place online at:<br />

www.lansdownechurch.uk/tam<br />

or let the Church Office know<br />

Miles Tradewell<br />

Minister for Discipleship

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