We are the church. Holy and Apostolic. Existing everywhere to make disciples of all nations.
Language matters. Do you remember as a kid reciting the below poem and doing the hand gestures?
Here is the church,
Here is the steeple,
Open the doors,
See all the people.
Mark Roberts (www.markdroberts.com) proposes an alternative.
Here is a building,
On top there’s a steeple,
Open the doors,
The church is the people!
This week do not speak of Riverside Covenant Church as the place you go, but as the family of believers that you are a part of. Speak of your community and fellowship and not of the red brick building.