Total God: Be part of the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

This term Continuing next term Relationship with Him Reading God’s Word Talking & hearing with Him Taking your part in the body of His church Engaging with His Spirit Telling His story to others Work and calling Family Friendships Leisure Money Sex and relationships Power and justice Changing seasons of our lives Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

How do we abide or remain? Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

What is a disciple? Pupil, learner, apprentice, follower Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Looking at the Scripture – Body of Christ - Unity in diversity 12-13 - We are Christ’s and each other’s 14-27 - We need one another 15-16,21 - We differ from one another 17-20 - We are to care for one another 22-26 - Valuing our individuality and inclusive 27 Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Spiritual Gifts 1 Exhortation Giving Leadership Mercy Prophecy Service Teaching Administration Apostle (sent pioneer) Discernment Faith Healings Helps Knowledge Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Spiritual Gifts 2 Evangelism Celibacy Pastor Hospitality Miracles Martyrdom Missionary Voluntary poverty Evangelism Pastor Miracles Tongues Tongues interpretation Wisdom Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

BE HERE! Know the body (Hebrews 10:23-25) Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Church Growth Day Number Style of church Role of leader 0-50 Family Chaplain 50-150 Pastoral Pastor 150-350 Programme Manager 350+ Corporate CEO Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

How do we do body here – small & big: Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Attend our whole body celebrations Serve in one ministry team or area Our expectation here: Attend our whole body celebrations Serve in one ministry team or area Smaller discipleship group in some form (preferably a MAT) Outside of ‘church’ commitments – you don’t stop being the body Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

Some ways you be part of the adventure…. MATS (5+1) Youth Seniors Children Welcome Sidespersons Pastoral LIFE grp leaders Hospitality Prayer team Buildings Finance PCC Events Mission partners Schools Music Technical Preach/Lead Karibuni Coffee Pot Other…? Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

How are we playing our part in the body? Celebratory Task: How are we playing our part in the body? Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town

How can you play your part? Response How can you play your part? Whitfield Parish Loving Jesus – Loving each other – Loving our town