The Church [Acts 2 v42]

What was the first church like?

The first church was a group of over 3000 people. They met at homes and in the synagogue. It's important to realise that the church was a group of Jewish Christians from all over the known world that met in various places.

• They listened to the Apostles (the founders of the church) teaching about the Bible and who Jesus was and what He had done.
• They also devoted themselves to fellowship; friendship and looking after each other.
• They celebrated the death and ressurection of Jesus.
• They praised God in prayer and singing.
• They showed kindness and shared their posessions with any who had need.
• They enjoyed the reputation they were building with those around them.
• They witnessed to those around them, telling them about Jesus and te Bible.

Where has today's church gone wrong?

Today churhes can be places of tradition and empty ceremony or enjoyed as entertainment for the music and social occasion. Church leaders can often take up political roles. None of these things were mentioned in the first church. Many people today go to church because they believe it's earning them heaven, or to be christened, married or for funerals. As humans we have taken something good that God has given us and misused it.

What should our church be like now?

Our church should be as the first church was... a mixture of people from different ages, locations, race and even religious backgrounds. It should be centred around fellowship, friendship, scripture reading and teaching, praising God.

Youth Club is like the first church. We care for eachother and fellowship with eachother. We read and learn from the Bible. The main focus to bring each other the knowledge of the love of Jesus.

Youth Club is church!