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After I become a member, Whats Next?
Some of the ways you can broaden and deepen your relationship with God, and the other Christians at Southport. While this is an incomplete list, and some things may not be for all people, these things are a good place to start.
- Pray – talk to God and tell Him about your needs, your joys, your struggles, your triumphs and your tragedies. He is waiting to hear from you, and will bless you in ways you may not expect.
- Read the Bible – We believe that the Bible is God’s instructions to us, with much wisdom for successful living today.
- Attend Bible Class and Worship Regularly - Decide immediately that you will make a habit of attending worship services and Bible class. Regularly attending gives you more knowledge of God’s purpose for you, and gives others the opportunity to meet you and you the opportunity to know them. Building friendships takes time and some risks, so make the decision to be consistent in your attendance to go beyond your comfort zone a little in an effort to get to know others.
- Use Your Spiritual Gifts - Make a commitment to participate in at least one area of work at Southport where you can use your God-given gifts to serve God, the believers at Southport, and our neighbors here in the area. If you need help in determining where you might fit best, get with one of our deacons, John McCauley or Jeff Dickey. Becoming like Jesus means becoming a servant. If your commitment to Southport amounts to nothing more than attending a weekly worship service, you will find it hard to become all that God wants for you to be.
- Join a visitation group or home Bible Study group - Living a life for Jesus in isolation is next to impossible, and that's why we think it's important for new members at Southport to make a commitment to a home group. You will build friendships with people who will love you and encourage you on your walk. Our experience shows that a commitment to a small group improves the opportunity to form supporting friendships in our walk with God.
- Don't Give Up - Becoming all God wants for you to be is a long process. Likewise, building relationships and finding your place at Southport won't happen overnight. Make a commitment to do everything you can, and pray that God will help you do what you can't do.
What to expect when visiting Southport...
What Kind of People are at Southport?
What is a Worship Assembly like at Southport?
What Will Be Expected of me when I attend?
When Arriving at the Building
What if I need someone to counsel or pray with me?
How Do I Become a Member?
After I become a member, Whats Next?
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