God works through the church to reconcile a lost world to Himself through His son, Jesus. For this reason it is important for followers of Christ to regularly gather together for celebration. During celebration, followers come to experience community by being built up and encouraged. These connections occur through teaching, fellowship, prayer, and communion. Celebration in this manner enables all believers to serve and connect with one another and with the unchurched (Acts 2:42-47).
The church compares to a living organism, with Jesus at the head. God arranges the parts of the body according to His divine plan. Each follower of Christ is given special functions to perform by God for the good of the body.