Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Objectives of the Workshop To understand what constitutes a healthy ecclesia To learn what the essential ingredients are for a healthy ecclesia To plan steps for implementation to a achieve a healthy ecclesia
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Interested friends – preaching the Gospel Candidates for baptism – promoting regular Bible reading before baptism New members / all members of the Ecclesia Sunday School students and Young People Families – guidance for bringing up children in God’s ways. Aged members Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Interested friends – preaching the Gospel Our objective is not to increase the numbers as an end in itself But to enlighten people with God’s Word Acts 26:18 Personal Contact - class mates / work mates / family & relatives / people in village Leaflets Sunday School Seminars Follow up is important Positive presentation of the Gospel Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
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Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Candidates for baptism The quality of instruction and conversion will impact on the spiritual quality of the meeting Make sure they have a Bible Suggestion: Get them into the routine of daily Bible Reading for a minimum of 3 months before baptism Don’t be in a hurry – make sure they properly understand the Promises / First Principles etc Make sure they believe the Gospel and are committed to becoming a disciple of Christ. Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All New members / all members Provide for their spiritual growth Encourage active participation Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Sunday School Students and Young People Management Committee / Arranging Brethren to have the oversight Objective of a Sunday School is to work towards having a senior Sunday School class (13 – 19 years) Young people enjoy the company of other young people / activities and socialisation to be in a spiritual environment Young people have lots of energy and enthusiasm but sometimes lack the wisdom and foresight of older and more experience brothers and sisters. Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Families Provide guidance for bringing up children in God’s ways - responsibilities as parents - Scriptural examples Living the truth as a family – daily Bible readings / participation in Ecclesia activities as a family Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all
Promoting Healthy Ecclesias Workshop December 2011 Providing for the Spiritual Needs of All Aged members Keep them involved Visit the infirm Ensure they don’t revert back to old concepts etc Study 5 - Providing for the Spiritual Needs of all