The Importance of the Local Church

Question 1

How did the local church help the local Christian community?

Answer 1

1. People go to show their devotion to God in Sunday services.
2. It offers the sacraments to the people.
3. Provides marriage services.
4. It provides discussions and prayer groups.
5. Gives them in the local area, surrounded by people with the same beliefs.

Question 2

How does the local church help the local area?

Answer 2

1. Supporting the local schools.
2. Allowing social facilities.
3. Lunch clubs for elderly people.
4. Hosting bible study groups.

Question 3

How does the Church get involved with outreach work?

Answer 3

1. Putting people in contact with organisations with ‘Good News Family Care’
2. Advice to couples and families.
3. Providing financial support.
4. Legal advice for immigrants.
5. Holding services in other languages.

Question 4

How does the local church support ecumenism?

Answer 4

1. Church together groups and they strive to help people in the local area.
2. In locations where there are only one church buildings they will involve everyone who wants it. Worship without having to give up their denominational identity.

Question 5

How and why does the local church help the individual believer?

Answer 5

1. A chance to worship.
2. The opportunity to take sacraments.
3. Place to deepen their faith through sermons
   It does this because it is part of the Body of Christ and that it must welcome fellow members of Christ’s body.

Question 6

What are some teachings about the local church?

Answer 6

1. “Be shepherds of God’s flock. “
   2.”but because you are willing”
2. “as God wants you to”
3. “eager to serve”
4. “not lording it over “
5. “receive the crow of glory”