The Work That Holds Everything Together

It’s easy to assume that the most important work in the church is the most visible work. The preaching. The singing. The teaching that happens out front on a Sunday morning.

But Scripture tells a different story.

In Romans 12, Paul reminds us that the church is not built on a few visible roles, but on many faithful people serving together, often in ways few notice. Like a body with many parts, each member has a role, a function, and a purpose. Some parts are seen. Many are not. But all of them matter.

That truth is especially important in a time when many Christians quietly wonder if what they do really makes a difference. Parents raising children in the faith. Servants who show up week after week behind the scenes. Those who pray, give, encourage, clean, prepare, and care for others without recognition.

God sees that work.

Hebrews 6:10 reminds us that God is not unjust—He does not forget the love shown in faithful service. And Romans 12 shows us that this kind of quiet faithfulness is not accidental. God has placed each believer where they are for a reason, equipping them to help hold the body together.

This Sunday’s sermon will build on that encouragement. We won’t be talking about doing more or trying harder. We’ll be talking about belonging, faithfulness, and the kind of everyday obedience God uses to build something strong. If you’ve ever wondered whether your service matters—or if you’ve been quietly carrying weight no one else sees—we hope this lesson will encourage your heart.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our February series, Every Member a Minister, and open God’s Word together in Romans 12:3–8. What you’re doing matters. And God is still at work through faithful people.

Those Serving
CALL TO WORSHIP/PRAYER
Wes Grushon
SONG LEADER
Jason Schofield
LEAD LORD'S SUPPER
Andrew Cain
 ASSIST LORD’S SUPPER
Marvin Lewis
Chris Terrian
Gary Stewart
Bob Hoopes
SCRIPTURE READING
Brayden Grushon
Romans 12:3-8
PREACHING
Matthew Allen
CLOSING PRAYER
Reggie Johnson
CLOSING COMMENTS
Daniel Spargo
WELCOME CENTER
Emily McDonald
USHERS
James Passmore // Mike Rosato
COMMUNION PREP
Stephanie Braden
CLOSING THE BUILDING
Benjamin Baker