Given by Rev. Bijan Mirtolooi. 

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE | Ephesians 2:19-22

In his book, Side by Side, Ed Welch describes church as a place where every person is both needy and needed. Using the imagery of “temple” to describe the church, Paul is reminding Christians that they need the church and the church needs them. One way we promote shalom in our city is by fostering a community where it’s safe to be needy and where everyone is contributing to ministry.