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We call this place Essential Church for two reasons. First, many Christians in Huntsville have become distracted. We love talking about secondary or tertiary points of our faith, but are surprisingly silent on the essential points of following Jesus. God has given us enough time to do what we are called to do, but we are not given enough time to do everything.
We must focus Christians on doing what is essential: Loving God with all that we have and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Second, we believe most people are after the same things: love, hope, peace, joy, meaning, etc. If you look for those things in anything other than Jesus you will be left disappointed. If you are looking for peace, joy, hope, love, truth, etc., it’s essential you find it in Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to create a church for people who feel the church isn’t for them
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Bible
Developing a daily rhythm of spending time with God in the Bible will grow your faith more richly than any other thing you could do. If you are feeling distant from God consider spending time with Him 5-7 times per week. The Community Bible Reading journal is a great place to start. It is available in the resource center in the back of the auditorium.
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Worship
In today’s busy world it’s tempting to think of weekly worship as optional. However, gathering weekly with other Jesus followers is essential to following Jesus. Weekly worship encourages us, builds relationships, we learn, and we can worship Jesus together. Learn to treasure this time. If you’ll treasure gathering with other Jesus followers, you’ll begin to prioritize it. You’re encouraged to bring a physical copy of the Bible and journal to take notes. This will make the teaching time more meaningful and enriching.
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Small Group
Arguably the most important thing we do as a church is gather into small groups during the week. Our small groups are where we really get to know one another, pray for one another, serve one another, and experience life-changing community. Not only will you benefit from being committed to a small group, but others will benefit too.
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Serving
We want everyone to play an important role here at Essential. Jesus’ earthly ministry was marked by serving others. Join in and serve today!
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Giving
Giving is what fuels our Gospel ministry here in the Rocket City and beyond. When we give it’s an act of trust, obedience, faith, and worship. For more detailed information, pick up a free copy of Why We Give by Pastor Tim in the resource center.
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Invite Others
Our mission is to reach people who think church, or God, is not for them. This mission is best accomplished when each of us take responsibility for the people God has placed in our lives. While sharing our faith should not stop with simply inviting someone to church with us, it can be a great place to start! You never know how someone’s life could be changed for eternity simply by inviting them to come sit with you next Sunday.