[Transcript of a midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 03/Sep/2025]
Membership Matters 5: Discern Together – shaping the future as a family.
We’ve come to the final part of our membership series. So far, we’ve looked at growing, serving, and giving. Now, we turn to something distinctly Baptist and deeply powerful, discerning together. Because here, every member matters.
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[Transcript of a midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 03/Sep/2025]
Message 4: Give Generously – fuelling the mission through giving.
Welcome back. So far, we’ve talked about growing together and serving together. In this message, we’re exploring another key part of membership, giving generously. Now, let’s be honest, talking about money can feel awkward. But what if generosity isn’t about guilt, but about grace?
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[Transcript of a midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 03/Sep/2025]
Message 3: Join In – serving where you’re gifted.
Welcome to the third part of our series. This one’s all about getting stuck in. See, one of the responsibilities of church membership is to find a way to serve. In 1 Corinthians chapter 12, Paul says, “The church is like a body. One body, many parts. The hand doesn’t say to the eye, “I don’t need you.” We’re all needed, and we all have something to contribute.
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[Transcript of a midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 03/Sep/2025]
Message 2: Grow Together, following Jesus in community.
Welcome back. In this message, we’re exploring the first responsibility of church membership: grow together. You’ve probably noticed that following Jesus isn’t something we’re meant to do on our own. The Christian life is personal, but it’s never private.
One of the most beautiful things about the early church was their commitment to one another. In Acts chapter 2, we see them gathering in the temple courts and in homes, learning, worshipping, eating, and praying together. Why? Because faith grows best in community. Hebrews 10 tells us not to give up meeting together, but to encourage one another. And all the more as we see the day approaching.
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[Transcript of a midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 03/Sep/2025]
Message 1: Why church membership matters. A Baptist vision for belonging and becoming.
Welcome. If you’re reading this, it probably means you’re exploring what it means to become a member of our church. That’s exciting, and we’re so glad you’re here. This short series will help you understand the heart behind church membership and how you can play a meaningful part in our community.
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during September 2025]
“Don’t take from next month what belongs to next month”[1]
These words were spoken by Grace Makutsi, a character in the series of books by Alexander McCall Smith under the general title of “The No1 Ladies’ Detective Agency”. The principle contains a certain amount of wisdom but is it practical?
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Refer to the Index of Bible Passages for a list of the Bible verses quoted in these reflections.