As we are beginning our church’s “Caring for the Cornerstone Campaign” we can reflect on the functions we are to carry out as a church. The five functions are: worship, teach, fellowship, evangelize and serve. I would like to invite us to read the Scripture below and reflect how we carry these out at First Baptist Church Saint Simons Island.

1 Chronicles 16:29 says, “Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor.” It tells us that the church should worship.

Matthew 28:20 says, “…teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” It tells us that the church should teach.

Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.” It tells us that the church should fellowship.

Mark 16:15 says, “He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” It tells us that the church should evangelize.

1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” It tells us that the church should serve.

Dear God, help us to always have You as our focus here at First Baptist Church Saint Simons Island. Help us as we worship, teach, fellowship, evangelize and serve. It is in Christ name we pray, Amen.