MEMBERS OF GOD’S HOUSEHOLD

Phil. 2:19 (NAS) “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household.”

It is important to belong to God’s household or God’s family. To belong means to fit in the right place or right situation. Christians belong to God’s special household because of our relationship with Christ. Before, we have been in a state of enmity but now have been reconciled to God. This is what being a member of the church is all about. We are now in the household of God.

At New Hope, we emphasize the necessity of church membership. There have been many Christians who are merely church hoppers with no real commitment or involvement in service to God. That is why we have set up the Discover Membership Class (Class 100) that establishes our basic foundation of belongingness in God’s household.

In this class, we talked about the history of new Hope, the vision or purpose and the basic statement of belief that we adhere to. The church has been established because of the vision to share God’s love and to grow God’s people. We also discussed about the personal commitment of a believer in supporting the church and lastly, the privileges and responsibilities of a church member.

Last October 8, we had about eighteen people who attended our membership class. Theo who have gone through this class were: Pam and Jojo Burgos, Ritchell and Gigi Gabumpa, Julius and Hayddie Obregom, Consolacion Lopez, Vic Pasamonte, Vicky Pacoy, Elaine and Arvi Pacoy, Katrina Paredes and lastly, Jan Jordy Juat.

Since the church is considered to be a body of believers and not an organized business, therefore, we function as an organism not an organization. Are you also a member of a local church?