Church Fellowship
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1
Throughout the Bible, God places emphasis on fellowship through a community of His people. Building relationships among members of the local church through fellowship increases our mutual faith and love for Jesus Christ and enriches everyone involved.
Fellowship among believers within the local church strengthens individuals and allows groups to achieve much more than those individuals would alone.
God is in Community
When we share our lives, worship, and work together as a community, we enable each person to experience God’s presence in a way that is more meaningful than by just seeking Him on our own. Being part of a community of believers allows us to build deeper relationships among ourselves that reflect the glory of God’s deep love and desire for relationship with us.
God uses the members of a living, holy community to convey His blessings and affection on the members of that community. The early church gives us a dynamic example of God being an active part of life in community.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” Acts 2:42-43
Becoming Part of Community
There are a number of practical ways for you to connect with the community at Northlands Church. You can check out the long list of ongoing ministries at Northlands Church that provide opportunities for fellowship for families and singles of all ages – Community
Here are a few examples of groups you may be interested in at Northlands Church:
- Join a Grace Team:
As a member of a Grace Team, supporting a ministry area of the church, you will spend time serving with other people who have gifts and interests similar to your own. - Participate in one of many Northlands Small Groups:
The Small Groups at Northlands are formed to provide opportunities to fellowship around a wide variety of special interests. These groups typically meet once a week for three months … but the relationships that begin there often continue when the group meetings are over. Visit the Small Groups website for more info.
- Beyond the Sunday Morning service:
Stay connected by attending events outside of Sunday morning services, like special Bible studies, men’s ministry fellowship dinners, etc.
Staying in Community
Like any other skill worth having, living in community is something to be practiced. As you form bonds of friendship and fellowship with the people around you, and see for yourself that God is noticeably present when we walk with Him in community, you will be amazed at the positive effect it can have on you, your family, the church collectively, and even the local area outside the church.
“Two are better than one, for they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! …Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9