Ripe for Harvest

S ESSION 3: L AUNCH AND A SSEMBLE • 311

1. From the early church we observe the believers loving God and each other in their assembling and caring. Look carefully at the experience and note the benefits of Christian community, Acts 2.42-47. Acts 2.42-47 (NASB) – And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together, and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions, and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

2. Friendship and fellowship

3. Nurture and teaching

4. Support and love

5. Outreach and ministry

The Bottom Line • Am I maintaining a personal intimate walk with the Lord Jesus? • Am I committed to faithful attendance and involvement in AF’s Sunday worship celebrations? • Do I acknowledge my role to be a priest of God for the sake of others in the body? • Am I committed to participate in community at AF through one of its weekly cell groups? • Am I open and willing to fulfill my responsibilities as a member of AF, participating in its body life and outreach, as God leads? • Is God calling me to join the body of AF as my home church?

Context Values/Vision

Prepare Launch Assemble Nurture Transition Schedule/Charter