December Calendar

In the Eagles Nest

We welcome a strong, smart & sacrificial woman into our fellowship today. Sheney declared "Jesus is Lord" & was baptized tonight after studying the bible diligently for the last 5 months. During that time, she would drive an hour & a half just to make it to midweek services & church sometimes. CONGRATS & WELCOME!!

So Why Are Spiritual Relationships So Awesome!?

All throughout the New Testament, we read about the lives of the disciples who followed Christ, and we notice, they were never alone! Why is that? Because it is part of God’s plan, and it just makes sense!

So why are spiritual relationships so important?

- It is Jesus’ command for us and what defines a Christian, to love one another with the standard that Jesus loved us (John 13:34-35)
- So that we can get open with our lives through confession and prayer (James 5:16)
- For accountability (Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 4:25)
- Gaining a heart of giving and denying ourselves (Luke 9:23-25)
- Because together we get closer to God (1 John 1:3)
- Spiritual counseling and training (2 Timothy 3:16)
- So we can pray for each other (Philemon 4-5, Ephesians 6:18)
- Others see your relationships and it can “speak to them” (1 Timothy 4:16)
- Getting advice (Proverbs 15:22, 12:15)
- Convenience when you need a helping hand (Acts 2:42-45)
- Because we have a common bond in Christ (Acts 2:44, Philemon 6)

What else can you come up with?
- To learn new things and skills
- For pure enjoyment and fun, doing the things you love with others
- Building friendships for life- even finding that “other half!”