Fellowship breaks pride. It teaches us to listen, forgive and serve one another. Where there is true fellowship, there is no “I” and “you”, there is only “us” in Christ.

Fellowship and unity from the beginning
Fellowship did not start in the church. It started  with God himself.

1. In the Beginning-God is fellowship
   God is three(3) in one-Father, son, and Holy Spirit. They have always lived in perfect fellowship and unity-Gen 1:26-”Let us make man.
2. God created man for fellowship
   God created Adam but he was alone. God said, “ It is not good that man should be alone. Gen 2:18 .So God created Eve. The first human family was created for fellowship.

Fellowship in the early church
After Pentecost, the believers “continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers”. During the visit of our Apostle Alexander Wreh, we learned that fellowship is a fundamental aspect that fosters unity in the congregation. In addition, he admonished us that from Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has never changed. He wants a family,  not just individuals. He wants a body, not just parts.  God is the author of fellowship.

Benefits of fellowship and unity
When we are united, God is there. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. There are several benefits of fellowship and unity. Fellowship yields closeness to one another. Fellowship is greatly shown in the Divine Service. We experience fellowship in the Divine Service through receiving Holy Communion. It brings us in close relationship among brothers and sisters. After Divine Service, our beloved Apostle usually sits with members to hear their plights and desires. In most congregations, brothers and sisters usually spend minutes to speak and talk with one another after Divine Service(s).

This fosters unity among members and Ministers.