Why should I be involved in church?

Psalm 27:4The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

Psalm 84:4What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.

Even though God lives in the heart of every believer, he also lives in the community of the church. When the church is gathered together, it meets God in a special way. Just like actually being at a concert or sports event is so much more exciting, participating with other believers in worshiping God is so much more meaningful.

Romans 12:4-5Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

God has given every believer special gifts—some are great organizers and administrators, while others are gifted musicians, teachers, and dishwashers! When everyone in the congregation uses their gifts to serve, the church becomes a powerful force for good, a strong witness for Jesus, and a mighty army to combat Satan’s attacks against God’s people in your community. The church needs you, for you have special gifts and the body of Christ is not complete unless you are there!

Hebrews 10:25Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Good friends are a wonderful gift, but fellowship at church among other believers is unique because the living God is in your midst. The church brings people together who have a common perspective on life. Christian fellowship provides a place of honest sharing about the things that really matter, encouragement to stay strong in the face of temptation and persecution, and unique wisdom to deal with problems.

James 5:14Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you.

If you go to church and get involved, you will be drawn into fellowship with God’s people. When you have caring fellowship with other believers, they will teach you, care for you, help you in your time of need, encourage you, and strengthen your spirit.