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“Ironically, if we speak about spiritual formation purely in individual terms, we will not be able to form individuals well. Part of what is needed for our formation is membership in and submission to and compassion for a community larger than or individual selves.” John Ortberg

* Membership is about relationships. We want them, need them and flourish in them. Being a member of the body of Christ is life and health. A needed place of care, support and encouragement. (Heb. 10; Acts 2)

* Submission is about humility. There is a God, it is not you! We live under authority for the good of God’s kingdom and not ours. (Jam. 4:7, Rom. 8:7)

* Compassion is about loving God and our neighbor. The great commandment, fulfilling the Law of God. Selfishness is overcome as we give to others. Bearing each others burdens and meeting their needs is being a follower of Jesus. (Mt. 22:37, Gal. 6:2)

“A community of people” is a core value of MCC. We are not individuals on a journey so much as we are a family on a journey. We travel together, with each other and for each other.

Are you a part of a community of followers of Jesus? These are the nuts and bolts of church membership. Far more important than a lot of people realize. We are not a club or just another non-profit helping people. We are the household of God and the door of fellowship is always open!