The vision of Grace Church is … “To grow a dynamic Christian Church serving communities from the South Downs to the Sea”

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The vision of Grace Church is … “To grow a dynamic Christian Church serving communities from the South Downs to the Sea”

The Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12 v 12-27

“He gave apostles, prophets, evangelists … for building up the body of Christ …” Eph 4:11-12 “We, though many, are one body in Christ …” Rom 12v5 “For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body …” Eph 5:23

If you could change one thing about your body, what would it be?

The Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12 v 12-27

Four things to know: 1.The church is the people, not the building 2.Jesus has another body – a physical one 3.Jesus reveals himself mainly through the church, his body here on earth 4.Every Christian belongs and has a unique part to play

Four things you can do: 1.“I can belong” 2.“I can serve” 3.“I can represent Jesus” 4.“I can be cared for”

The Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12 v Steve Petch Sunday 20 th September 2015