Christ-centred community, based on 1 Corinthians 16:

• Give regularly – verses 1-4.
• Practice hospitality – verses 5-6.
• Spend time together – verses 7-9.
• Respect one another – verses 10-12.
• Do everything in love – verses 13-14, cf. verse 24.
• Serve one another – verses 15-16.
• Say thank you – verses 17 – 18.
• Greet warmly – verses 19-20.
• Remember the wider community – note the many places mentioned throughout this chapter: Galatia (v. 1), Jerusalem (v. 3), Macedonia (v. 5), Ephesus (v. 8), Achaia (v. 15), Asia (v. 19).
• Pray (verses 22-23).

Adapted from my concluding sermon for a preaching series at Emmanuel Mennonite Church on 1 Corinthians 16.