The word "admonish" is not often used. It's an important command, something all Christians are called to. We're called to correct and warn other believers when they are flirting with sin. They are called to do the same for us. Admonishing is an act of love! This Sunday we'll take to heart the teachings of Jesus as we are instructed to admonish: privately, positively, and prayerfully.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

In Galatians 6 encourages us to be "burden bearers". We're to help people get back up on their feet (spiritually) and back to the way of Christ. We do this gently and humbly just as Jesus perfectly did so for us.

Receiving and Giving God's Comfort
The God of All Comfort
Receiving and Giving God's Comfort
Comforted by God Now and Forever

In the Bible we meet Jesus in a man named Barnabas. He was the greatest encourager around and do you know what set him apart from everyone else? He turned outward not inward. When he had chances to shrink back, use his wealth on himself or a chance to celebrate his own success he turned outward and sought to bless everyone around him. We rarely see his name but he influenced the majority of the New Testament. Let's turn outward not inward!

God loves us. He serves us. And in response, we are called to serve others in love. Join us as we study Galatians 5:13-15.

God desires us to confess our sins, He desires to forgive our sins, and He desires to bring us back into relationship with him. Prepare your hearts and the elements as we partake in communion this Sunday.