Part 2: Members of the Body

1. Connected to your body. 1 Corinthians 12:12
2. Working together for the good of your body. 1 Cor. 12:14-18
3. United as one body. 1 Cor. 12:13, 19-27

1. Confess your faith, understanding the Gospel.
   1. Repentance: Recognize your sin with a desire to turn and follow Jesus. Mt. 3:2, 4:17
   2. Believe: Recognize Jesus and your need for what He has done for you. Mark 1:15, Rom. 10:9-10
2. Be baptized:
   1. The first step of the Christian life is baptism.    Acts 2:38
   2. Paul assumed that believers had been baptized. Romans 6:4
   3. It was the first thing Jesus commanded his disciples to do when making disciples. Mt 28:19  
3. Commit to the Membership Covenant:
   1. Affirm our statement of belief—Examples:
      1. The Bible is inerrant and our guide. 2 Tim. 3:16
      2. Eternal life is through Jesus alone. Rom. 6:23
      3. Racism is wrong. Gen. 3:7, 20-22
      4. Gender is binary and not a choice. Gen. 1:27
      5. Marriage is between one man and one woman. Gen. 2:24, Mt 19:5, Eph. 5:31
   2. Commit to live, grow, and serve together as one body to glorify Christ and witness to the world. Heb. 10:24, Acts 2:42-27, Acts 3:12-17

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us for Part 3 of our ReMember series as we look at New Testament examples of what a church and its members looks like. See you next Sunday.  
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
STEP 1: BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: TODAY, October 13th right after church at 12:00. This is step 1 for membership; a time to get to know more about the Connection Church and we can get to know you. It’s NOT TOO LATE. You can still stay today, just let Thomas know, Lunch will be provided.
STEP 2: MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Sign up to attend our new membership class on November 3rd after our church service from 12:30 to 2:30. This is where we really get to know each other and we lock arms as God’s Embassy in Kissimmee and Saint Cloud.
MEMBERSHIP REFRESHER CLASS: In 2 weeks, Oct. 27th after church at 12:30. This class is for our existing members to regroup and recommit. Please RSVP as lunch and child-care will be provided.
YOUTH TRIP: Mobile, AL June 16-21st. Sign up by February 15, 2025. $529.00
DREAMCENTER TRIP: Los Angeles, CA July 14th-20th. Must be 13 y/o. Sign up by January 15th, 2025. $1,250.00
CUBA TRIP: November 1st-7th. All ages. Sign up by May 15th, 2025. $1,649.00

YOUTH CONNECT: BOYS AND GIRLS NIGHT: Boys meet at church at 4:00pm, Girls meet at Shelby Fiechter’s house. Look forward to a lot o fun and connection!
THE CONNECTION MOTORCYCLE RIDE: Calling all motorcycle riders! Join us on November 17th at 3pm for an afternoon ride and a stop for dinner.