***"Attenders" or "Members"?

One of the first things that were talked about during the Sunday Sermon was the difference between "attenders" and "members". The key word? "COMMITMENT".

In my observation, Evergreen consists 3 different groups of people. The "explorers", the "attenders" and the "members". Although in Evergreen, there is no membership but by the definition given by Pastor Dave, it really gives us a look on "Who is Who" in this fellowship.

The "explorers" are those who came to check things out. Mostly None-Christians who just want to learn English or Christians who are still looking for a Spiritual home. These groups of people are irregular attenders. We do not see them in the fellowship on consistent basis. They come and go through the year. For those who decide to come on the regular basis, they become "attenders".

"Attenders" are those who comes to the large group meeting most of the time but are either unable to, still need time or just simply do not want to commit to serve in the fellowship.

Of course for those who are willing to commit to serve in the fellowship, they will be considered "members" by the definition of Pastor Dave. Jesus said: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind." I do believe that Jesus is calling us to commit ourselves wholly to Him. This is how He showed His love to us and He certainly deserve and wants us to do the same for Him.

Evergreen has seen a growth of "attenders" this past year. Some are from being "explorers" and some are from being "members." It would be a good time to ask ourselves, are we "attenders" or "members"? Then, are we willing to commit ourselves of being a "member" of this fellowship…………