Date: 17th January, 2016 Time- 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
The first worship service after the demarcation of EBCC Dwarka into two worship zones was addressed by Pastor Biakson with the introductory speech, scripture reading and prayer followed by praise and worship. Upa Khamgoupau and Upa Ngulminthang made the offertory prayers for the 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM services respectively and benedictions by Upa Damsawmthang and Upa Khamkhanpau.
Summary of the Pastor’s sermon on the topic “Metaphor of Church vitality”
[I Cor. 12:27; Rom.12:4-5; Eph.4:15-16; I Tim.3:15; I Thes. 4:9-10; II Thes.1:3; Col. 1:3; Reve.1:13]
Interconnected as in a body: Church is the body of Christ. Just as the body comprise of different parts, the Church comprise of members with different functions which are interconnected and belong to each other. The Church grows and builds itself when each part does its work.
Love one another as in a family: Church is God’s household. Members of the household love each other and care for each other. The Church grows when we, as family members of God’s household, love and care for one another.
House of praise and worship: Church is God’s temple. Temple is built for glorification of the Lord. The Church ought to be a house of praise and worship and each member of the Church have a role and responsibility to fulfill God’s purpose.
Submission to the Kingdom: Church is the kingdom of Christ. The Church must submit itself to the king.
Adorn itself in purity: Church is the bride of Christ and must always strive to adorn itself in purity.
Each one of us is blessed by God with a gift and it is important that we utilize these gifts to glorify the Lord.
Inputs by: Sylvia Sanmawi and S.Lianlalmuan
