Countryside Fellowship

Standing with Christ: Your Position and Commitment

In Christian teaching, “standing with Christ” means being in a right relationship with Him — not by your own works, but by His righteousness.

The Bible teaches that your standing before God is secured through Christ's work on the cross, not by how often you pray, how moved you feel in worship, or how much you serve.

This is a matter of justification by faith (Romans 3:25–26) and being “in Christ” (Romans 8:9–11).

Know where you stand.

Hey friend! 💛

Life can get busy, but Wednesday nights at Countryside Fellowship are the perfect time to pause, refresh, and refocus. Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for dinner, prayer, and encouragement, followed by Bible study with our church family.

We have a dedicated time for our children and youth, so bring the kids and enjoy dinner on us!

Let’s grow together in faith and fellowship. See you there! 🙏✨

There is no perfect church because there are no perfect people. The moment you step into a church, it becomes imperfect. Not because the church failed, but because we all fall short.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23

So what exactly are you looking for? A flawless church filled with flawless people? That doesn’t exist, and it never will on this side of eternity.

Even in the early church, yes, the one in the Bible, there were issues:
• People were divided (1 Corinthians 1:10-13)
• Some were living in sin (1 Corinthians 5:1)
• Others were immature and selfish (1 Corinthians 3:3)
And yet, God still called them His church.
So don’t act shocked when you see flaws today. The church has always been a work in progress, not a finished product.

What’s dangerous is this:
You keep searching for the “perfect church,” but what you’re really doing is avoiding commitment, accountability, and growth.
You don’t need a perfect church.
You need a place where God can correct you, grow you, and use you even when it’s uncomfortable.

You say, “The church is full of hypocrites.”
But have you asked yourself, are you one of them?
You say, “I got hurt in church.”
Yes, that happens. Because people fail. But running away doesn’t heal you; it only keeps you immature.

God never told you to find a perfect church.
He told you to deny yourself, carry your cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23).
The church is not perfect because it is still being purified.
Still being shaped.
Still being built.
And maybe the reason you can’t find a “perfect church” …
is because God is trying to fix you first.
So, stop church-hopping.
Stop criticizing.
Stop expecting perfection from people who are still in process.
Instead,
Repent.
Grow.
Serve.
Stay.
Because the real believers don’t run when things get messy.
They stay and let God do His work in them and through them.

There is no perfect church.
And you were never called to find one.
You were called to be transformed inside one.

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🌟 You Are Welcome — Just As You Are 🌟

No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or how heavy your heart feels — there is a place for you here.

Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This is not a call for the perfect, but for the broken, the searching, and the hurting.

Come with your doubts, your struggles, your questions — and find grace, hope, and a family that loves you.

📅 Sunday Happenings:
10:00 am - Morning Devotional
10:30 - Holy Grounds (coffee and fellowship)
10:45 - Worship Service
11:45 - Children's Church

You don’t have to clean yourself up to come to God.
Come as you are… and leave renewed. ❤️

Join us this Sunday at Countryside Fellowship!

Lord, I thank You for Your faithfulness even in yesterday’s trials. I choose to lay down my worries, my regrets, and my burdens at Your feet.
I trust that You are holding me in Your hands and that Your plan is perfect. Help me to walk forward in faith, knowing that You are with me today and always. Amen.

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join us at 6 pm for good food, heartfelt fellowship, and time to connect.
Menu: Walking Tacos🌮

After we share a meal, the adults will gather to begin our study in 1st Timothy and grow together in faith and friendship.
Our Children's and Youth Program will meet at 6:30 pm.

Come hungry for both nourishment and the Word — we can’t wait to see you there!