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Why go to church?

“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals, including the Lord’s Supper, and to prayer.” Acts 2:42

There is nothing worse than being at the skatepark and not being able to skate. Whether it be because of an injury or something as simple as forgetting your board, to be at the park and not be able to shred is terrible! An interesting thing about Christianity is how often people go to church to spectate, while others actually do things together as a church.

Several years ago, I (along with some other skaters) decided to start a “skate church” at our skate park. At this skate church, we were not about spectating, but participating! Each week, we would skate as a way to worship God (the Bible says to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, and this doesn’t just mean singing), and we would have time to fellowship and do the things that Christians did together in the New Testament.

In the book of Acts, Chapter 2, we read about a thriving church family: “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity, all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:42-47)

These are the reasons why we go to church! We go to church in order to be a thriving community in all aspects of our faith, continuously growing closer to God along with one another. Just like at an actual church building, at our skate church, we seek to be a group of people who love skating, but more importantly, are devoted to:

• Apostles' Teachings (reading and understanding the Bible together).
• Fellowship (hanging out regularly and skating throughout the week).
• Breaking bread (we would share and eat lunch together at our skate church every week).
• Prayer (sometimes your average skateboarder won’t step foot into a physical church building).

For that reason, we decided to bring the church to our skatepark. The setting may look unconventional, but the heart remains the same. We are still devoted to the same things as the early believers were. This skate church is still going to this day, and God has done many wonders and signs as a result, and many new skaters at the park have been saved! If you’re seeking to know more about God, have fellowship with other believers, or are searching for a place to turn to in times of need, look no further than the church!

Pushing further

1. How does this verse and story differ from how you have pictured “church”?
2. Could you see yourself being a part of a church like this at your skatepark?
3. Who do you know who might also like to be a part of a church like this?