Gather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together
Gather: Loving Your Church as You Celebrate Christ Together by Tony Merida Renew your understanding and enjoyment of gathering with your church and be excited by the ways that your presence can encourage others. Why do we meet on Sundays? Now that technology allows us to access services remotely, many see little need to meet face to face every week. Others think that because we have a personal relationship with Jesus as Christians, church is an optional add-on. For some, they know deep down that there is a reason why gathering on Sundays is important, but they are weary and don’t feel excited about it. So what is the purpose of corporate worship, and what is our role in it? In this book, Tony Merida highlights how in-person Sunday gatherings are central to God’s plans and to our faith and joy. He reminds believers of their privileges as citizens of heaven, members of God’s family, and stones in God’s temple. Readers will see how each part of a church service (preaching, praying, singin