Fellowship & Community – We Grow Better Together
💬 Introduction
You weren’t created to do this alone.
From the very beginning, God said it wasn’t good for people to be alone (Genesis 2:18). That wasn’t just about marriage—it was about community. Even Jesus had a close circle: the disciples.
When God saves you, He doesn’t just call you into relationship with Him—He also calls you into relationship with others.
Christianity isn’t a solo hike—it’s a group journey. 🥾👣
🧑🤝🧑 Why We Need Each Other
Here are three big reasons why community matters:
1. 💪 Encouragement when life gets hard – Galatians 6:2 (NCV)
2. 🔍 Accountability when we drift – Proverbs 27:17 (NCV)
3. 🌱 Growth through connection – Hebrews 10:25 (NCV)
☕ What Is Fellowship?
Fellowship isn’t just about coffee and donuts after church (though we love those too ☕🍩). True fellowship is when believers come together to:
– 🙏 Pray
– 💬 Encourage
– 👐 Serve
– 📖 Learn
– 😂 Laugh
– 😢 Cry
– 🎉 Celebrate
– 🌱 Grow
📖 Acts 2:42 (NCV) shows the early church doing this consistently—and thriving because of it.
🏠 Why Church Matters
Church isn’t just a building—it’s people. But the building gives us a place to come together, worship, grow, and serve.
📖 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NCV) – We’re all part of Christ’s body. And when you’re missing, the Body is missing a part.
You’re needed, friend.
💔What If I’ve Been Hurt by Church People?
You’re not alone in that. Many people carry wounds from church experiences. And yes, even Jesus understands that pain.
Don’t let past hurts block you from future healing.
📖 Ephesians 4:32 (NCV) – Forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
Healing often happens *through* community—not outside of it.
🎯God Made You for This
You bring something to the table no one else can. Your story. Your voice. Your presence.
📖 Romans 12:4 (NCV) – Each part has a purpose. You’re one of them.
🔗 Final Thought: Don’t Do Life Alone
When you isolate, you weaken. But when you connect—you thrive. That’s just how God designed it.
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NCV) – Two are better than one. And when one falls, the other helps them up.
So lean in. Join the journey. Find your people.
📞Call to Connection
Here’s a simple prayer to help you open your heart to community:
“Father, thank You for creating me for connection. Help me find godly friendships and church family. Heal my past hurts, and use me to encourage others. I want to grow with others, not just by myself. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”