From the Pulpit...

Threats to the church include persecution as well as false belief and syncretism. These can expose the weakness either of discernment regarding false belief or an uncommitted stance toward Christ. Christians desire to pay close attention to their lives to see that they are characterized by the kinds of things we listed above. Two strengths of the church are the great joy of salvation and the unity of all believers regardless of their ethnic background. There are millions more opportunities for this to happen as we expand beyond our current borders and reach people who are lost.