COP 2017 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 17

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 17 – SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 23, 2017.

OFFICERS’ APPRECIATION DAY

TOPIC: HONOURING THE OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH

Main Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Memory Verse: Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Introduction

Officers in The Church of Pentecost contribute immensely to the work of ministry. They enable the church reach out and disciple more people in fulfilling the Great Commission. In the case of the early church, the Apostle Paul reached the world through a team of committed leaders some of whom encountered difficult situations in the discharge of their duties. Trophimus was left sick in Miletus (2 Tim 4:20) while Epaphroditus almost died risking his life to support Paul (Phil 2:25-30). Similarly, the success story of The Church of Pentecost is full of the selfless and sacrificial services of unpaid officers. Against this background, the celebration of this day must raise the consciousness of our responsibility to these gallant soldiers who labour in keeping watch over our souls.

Questions for Discussion

1. What do you understand by ‘double honour’? 1 Timothy 5:17

2. How do the following actions of members affect the commitment of officers?

a. Obedience and submission. Hebrews 13:7, I Thessalonians 5:12-13

b. Praying for leadership. Hebrews 13:18-19

c. Regular communication and periodic visitation.

d. Financial support. Philippians 4:1, 14-16

3. How have you fared in the above mentioned issues?

4. What would you do differently to honour your officers?

Conclusion

Double honour implies respect and esteem for leadership as well as material support. Thus, though officers of the church are unpaid, we should esteem them and support them materially. Furthermore, members’ attitudes and deeds should be a source of encouragement to officers. Submission to their authority, and the joy experienced in seeing members mature in the faith boosts their commitment. Also, kind gestures like visitations, calls, prayers, financial support and others make officers feel appreciated for the service they render to the local churches. In view of this, conscious effort should be made by believers to honour these selfless officers of the church.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 17 – SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 23, 2017.

ACTIVITY

PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS / FOLLOW UP & VISITATIONS

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 17 (Sunday 23^rd to Saturday 29^th April, 2017)        

1. Sunday:          2 Kings 17-20
2. Monday:         1 Chronicles 1-2        
3. Tuesday:        1 Chronicles 3-5        
4. Wednesday:   1 Chronicles 6-7
5. Thursday:      1 Chronicles 8-10      
6. Friday:           1 Chronicles 11-13
7. Saturday:       1 Chronicles 14-16

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