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First of two questions posed at the meeting after church lunch today.

How do you understand God's purpose for 'church'?

We think God's purpose for church is ..... (replies from Sunday's discussion)

• developing relationships between God, each other and the community
• helping people to be the new creations we are
• mutual support and encouragement
• community
• a place to grow and be challenged
• a place of doctrine and also putting things into practice
• family
• become the Kingdom, (or nation) of God
• attractive to others
• to share Christ, and represent God.
• demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit
• inclusive
• people use their gifts and abilities
• to glorify God
• equipping
• building disciples