1. Service is a must and is to God only Matt 4:10 Service to extent of ability Jhn 21:15-18 Salvation and membership go hand in hand Acts 2:41,47; Isa 1:18; Rev 7:14; Eph 1:3-4; 3:8-10 We need to be reminded from time to time 2Pet 1:12-15

2. If God meant us to be members of a local body (Rom 15:25-26; 1Cor 1:2; 14:33; 16:1; 2Cor 1:1; Eph 1:1; Phil 1:1; Col 1:2), we have responsibilities to that body Use of word “body” indicates a distinctive relationship and duty to one another 1Cor 12:18-20, 27

3. MY GOOD EXAMPLE – Congregation radiates a wholesome moral and spiritual influence in the community Matt 5:13-16; 1Pet 2:12; Titus 2:12. – Stay away from everything mentioned as sinful 1Cor 6:9-10; Gal 5:19-21 – Fleeing everything questionable 1Thess 5:22; 1Tim 6:11

4. MY GREATEST CONCERN – Visitors should be made to feel at home, so they learn to love members and to return to learn more of the gospel Prov 18:24; Heb 13:2 – Why do we wonder why people will not return, if no one has been friendly, if no one has shown appreciation for them being there?

5. MY TIME, ENERGY AND TALENTS – Congregation need faithful and efficient leadership. – Many congregations do not have elders, but men of congregation lead Heb 13:17; 1Tim 3:1; 5:17

6. MY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – Church has financial obligations which must be taken care of – A command from God 1Cor 16:1-2; 1Cor 4:1-2; 1Pet 4:10 – Giving is a practical measurement of spiritual priorities. I cannot be greedy and withhold God's blessings expecting to please Him.

7. MY FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE – Existence of congregation depends on attendance of members. Psa 122:1 – How would I feel if I knew congregation died because I would not attend the services Heb 10:25; Acts 2:42 Do I really love God if I will not attend every possible service

8. MY ZEAL FOR CONVERTING SOULS – If church is to grow I must be busy converting people to Christ. – Teaching and persuading - persistent effort - bringing and inviting people to services. Prov 11:30; Matt 28:19 – Must show people we love and want them to be saved Rom 10:1

9. MY UNDYING LOVE – Church can't thrive in frigid atmosphere Gal 5:13 – Jesus emphasized need for love Jhn 15:12 – I must also love the truth Psalm 119:97; Jer 6:16

10. To be honest, I must meet my obligations to the best of my ability. I must, with help God gives, do my part in work of building up the body of Christ Eph 4:12; Acts 20:28 If not willing to help the congregation become ‘fitly joined together” in love I am not worthy to wear the name “Christian.” Eph 4:16