Myth: Church Is Optional

August 19, 2012 - Have you heard people say (or thought this yourself), "My faith is personal" or "I don't need church to believe in God"? Did God really intend for His people to only be involved in church when it's convenient for them, or when they feel like they need a spiritual pick-me-up? This Sunday we'll take a look at what Jesus said about being connected with other Christians; we'll examine the various analogies the Bible uses to describe the church and what they mean for us today.