role of the church Flashcards
how do churches upkeep Jesus’ example of helping the less fortunate
> often open all day for quiet reflection, and services are regularly held with all being made welcome. In this way, churches can help those who are lonely and provide support.
> Rites of passage are held in local churches so that the community can be involved. Churches also often run youth groups, giving local children a place to participate in activities.
> Churches often provide help and advice for those in need, and many Christians volunteer for local charities.
> Many churches and Christians run food banks from their church halls. Some Christians volunteer as street pastors, going out onto the streets at night to care for those in need and those who are at risk of harm.
give scripture about The Role of the Church in the local
community: Food Banks
‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Matthew 25:35 - 36
give scripture about christians helping others
‘If anyone has material possessions and ignores his brother in need, how can he love God?’
john
give an example of a christian charity and what they do
> The Salvation Army is a Christian charitable organisation. It sets up food kitchens, organises toy collections at Christmas and offers an advice network.
> The organisation has set up affordable nurseries so that parents of young children can return to work easily and provide for their family. It also runs summer camps and after-school clubs to provide children with a safe environment to gain independence and life skills.
> The Salvation Army seeks to represent the vulnerable in society and attends political conferences. It provides addiction support and fights to end modern-day slavery, and it also provides support for the elderly, such as activities to prevent old people from feeling isolated.
what is Mission?
> According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus told his disciples that they should spread his message throughout the world and should try to convert people to Christianity.
> Missionaries spread the Christian message abroad, not necessarily only through preaching, but through their actions too - for example, helping with development projects. This is how Christianity as it is known today has spread across the globe.
give scripture about mission
‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’
Matthew 28:19
what is evangelism?
> Evangelism involves converting people to Christianity. Some Christians feel that they should take on this role as they believe that they can help people to discover their real purpose in life.
> While some evangelists tell people directly about God, others try to show God’s love through their actions. For example, Gideons International, an association of evangelical Christians, donates copies of the Bible to hotels and hospitals in the UK and around the world.
give scripture about evangelism
‘In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.’
James 2:17
