Healthy Relationships: The Seven ConnectionsSample

Connection Five – Church

Connection Five in our Bible plan focuses on our relationship with the church community. Prayer is central, involving worship through singing, sharing testimonies, and praying together during services, which unite us in faith. Listening includes engaging with God's Word through Bible readings and sermons, where we find guidance and wisdom. Regularly attending church services and actively participating in them are essential for our spiritual growth and for joining in worship as a community.

Attending services each week helps us develop habits of devotion within the church, strengthening our personal faith and bringing us closer together as believers. These gatherings offer support, learning, and worship together, which enriches our relationship with God and with each other. Through worship, listening to God's Word, and praying together, we grow spiritually and become better equipped to share our faith with others.

Additionally, being involved in church goes beyond personal growth to include spreading the message of God's work in our lives and inviting others to experience the life-changing community of faith. This relational aspect of church life helps us positively impact others and build stronger connections within the wider Christian community.

In Summary:

Developing and growing with a church family.

Talking = Prayer, singing, and testimonies.

Listening = Bible reading, sermon.

Repeatedly = The habit of weekly church devotions (services).

Reproducible Walk Leading to Evangelism = sharing what you do in your church service and how it helps you connect with God and others.

Reflection/Discussion Questions:

1. How does participating in communal prayer, singing, and testimonies during church services enhance your personal connection with God and others?
2. Why is regular attendance and engagement in church services important for your spiritual growth and development? How does it contribute to your understanding of God's Word and His presence in your life?
3. Reflect on a specific sermon or Bible passage that has deeply impacted you during a church service. How did it influence your faith journey, and what actions did you take as a result?
4. In what ways do church services foster a sense of community and unity among believers? How can you actively contribute to this unity within your church?
5. How can you effectively share your experiences from church services with others to encourage them in their faith journey? What practical steps can you take to engage in evangelism and outreach within your church community?

Real World Application:

• Prioritizing Church Attendance: Committing to regular participation in church services to engage in prayer, singing, and testimonies as a means of connecting with God and fellow believers.

Closing Prayer:

• Heavenly Father, Thank You for our church community and the ways we connect with You through prayer, worship, and Your Word. Help us apply today's teachings by faithfully attending services, listening to Your Word, and sharing our faith with others. Strengthen us to live out Your love daily and be ambassadors of Your grace wherever we go. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.