Every fifth Sunday Bridge Church, scatters instead of gathers, for what we call Faith in Action Sunday. This Sunday, Jan 30th will be our first FIA for 2011. Looking forward to worshipping through serving senior adults, elderly widows, single mothers, inmate families, families in ICU, public servants, multi-housing residents, families at local parks, and more this Sunday AM. When telling people in todays generation about our Faith In Action Sunday’s, one question we seldom get is “WHY?” It just makes sense to most people that the church ought to be out serving. But just for fun, here’s a few reasons:

1. Because following Jesus includes putting our faith in action (Luke 6:46-49)
2. Because Christianity is about more than just attending worship services
3. Because Jesus said “Go…” (Matthew 28:19-20)
4. Because if we love God, we will love people “in actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18, 4:7-8)
5. Because if we love God, we do what He says. (John 14:21, 23; 1 John 2:3-6)
6. Because success is community transformation, not just a big organization.
7. Because proclaiming and demonstrating God’s love go hand-in-hand. (Luke 9:2)
8. Because there are needs in our community that are going unmet.
9. Because God cares for the whole person. (James 2:15-18)
10. Because God desires individuals to live in healthy communities and just societies. (Jeremiah 29:7)
11. Because everyone can serve.
12. Because people follow examples better than they follow instructions.
13. Because God has a special heart for those who are poor and vulnerable. (Jeremiah 22:16)
14. Because God’s people are to be an instrument of blessing to the world. (Genesis 12:2)
15. Because disciples are shaped through serving, not just sitting.
16. Because the church’s ministry should be incarnational. (John 1:14; 20:21)
17. Because God empowers us to participate in ministry. (Ephesians 2:10)
18. Because God created us for good works. (Ephesians 2:10)
19. Because it’s joining God in what He’s doing in the world.
20. Because it’s fun.

While even a Faith In Action Sunday can become a meaningless ritual or a isolated event, our desire is that giving away will become a part of the flow of peoples lives as it’s part of the flow of Bridge Church.