The appendix used to be the poster child for biological uselessness — until scientists realized it had been quietly working all along. In this special bridge message between sermon series, Pastor Justin Sturgeon argues that's how a lot of us see ourselves in the church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 — and reaching all the way back to Genesis 1 and 2 — Pastor Justin makes the case that the church is not a building, a program, or a place you attend. It's a body, and you're not a spare part. This sermon at First Christian Church of The Dalles tackles the quiet lie that whispers, "Nobody would notice if you weren't there," and replaces it with the truth that God has placed every member in the body on purpose. If you've ever wondered whether your presence here matters, whether your gift is too small, or whether you'd be missed — this message is for you. The body is incomplete without you. If this sermon encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has stopped showing up. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to worship with you this Sunday.