One of the most important ways we are to be the church to other is to offer them radical hospitality as did the members of the early church. Denise McKinney concludes our series on the early church by discussing this vital part of church life.
Irresistible Force | Week 5
October 23, 2016 | Denise McKinney
They
worshiped together at the Temple each day,
met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and
shared their meals with great joy and generosity — all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
It’s a life-giving welcome.
It’s also a welcome that often takes us beyond the familiar and comfortable.
Their welcome and hospitality of others reflected what they truly believed about the Gospel—was it really good news for everyone?
Bridges International Fishing Trip
370 attended220 students from 55 nations, 27 campuses, 50% believing students, 50% seekers.50 Bridges Staff, children and Volunteers 40 Fishermen from Cross-waters outfitters ministry.50 volunteers from Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet, TX.100% certainty that God’s goodness was shared and experienced because someone said, “Come go fishing with us!”