Relationship
John 6:35
Jesus declared, “ I am the bread of life.
He who comes to me will never go hungry,
and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 13:34 -35
A new command I give you: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
By this all men will know you are my disciples,
if you love one another.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three come together
in my name,
there I am with them.
The church is not a building we go to but as believers it is the Body of Christ we belong to. Whenever and where ever we gather in two’s or three’s or larger groups, with our focus on Jesus, He is there with us and together with Him we are functioning as the church He is building and bringing honor and glory to His name.
As believers in Christ we are united into one very large family where God Himself is our Father. As God’s children we are invited by Jesus to gather as a family around the table, that He has prepared for us, where we learn together with one another:
- to celebrate the joys of life and grieve through the pain that life can bring;
- to talk with our Father through prayer and share God’s word as the Spirit leads us;
- to be honest about our struggles and look to Jesus for God’s best;
- to care for one another as Jesus helps us meet needs and lift burdens;
- and to always encourage one another to become obedient followers of Christ.
Building Relationship
John 13:34
“Love one another...as I have loved you”
These words of Jesus form the basis of true Christian Community
The phrase, one another, occurs multiple times throughout scripture and helps guide our steps as we build relationships one with another.
Just consider all these “one anothers” in scripture!
Be devoted to one another Romans 12:10
Honour one another Romans 12:10
Live in harmony with one another Romans 12:16
Build up one another 1Thessalonians 5:11
Admonish one another Colossians 3:16
Serve one another Galatians 5:13
Forgive one another Colossians 3:13
Bearing with one another with love Ephesians 4:2
Be patient with one another Ephesians 4:2 Col 3:13
Be kind and compassionate to one another Eph 4:32
Bear with one another Colossians 3:13
Teach one another Colossians 3:16
Comfort one another 1Thesalonians 4:18
Encourage one another 1Thessalonians 5:11
Exhort one another Hebrews 3:13
Stir up one another to good works Hebrews 10:24
Show hospitality to one another 1 Peter 4:9
Pray for one another James 5:16
Confess your faults to one another James 5:6
We do all this because we are members of ONE ANOTHER.
Ephesians 4:24, Romans 12:5
PHCC is committed to providing opportunities for all members of the Body of Christ and the community at large as well, to gather and grow together in relationship.
All ages and stages of Christian maturity will find a place to thrive and/or serve.
Don't see a group or ministry that suits you?
Talk to the leadership...we welcome your input and heart to connect and grow in the gifts God has given you!
Some gatherings and groups to consider:
Worship team, home groups, Bible studies, men's breakfasts, woman's gatherings, children and youth groups, food bank, special celebrations, seasonal gatherings, work parties, prayer groups....