Why we should always support Church events.

[Renaco Massenburg]

There are many of us who only preach and preach about God. But alot of us do not do what he would like us to do. Some of us will only support the Church they attend. But in God's eyes, He don't see a church, but he sees his followers, where ever they congregate

[Krishunna Pearson]

I will support any church event that interests me. I do it on purpose because i am always looking for ideas on how to improve on this or that and it is interesting to me to see how others do things. The only thing that prevents me at times is that i am busy with events at my home church.

[Min. Tullyvan]

Hello Renaco Massenburg,

I believe that I understand what you're trying to say, which is the 'Church' is not a denomination nor a building. If this is what you're saying, then I agree with it whole heartedly. But, however; God absolutely sees the Church and He is coming back to receive His Church that is without spot or blemish.

Please allow me to add some clarifications, confirmations and illuminations :-) I'm trying to help you.
I love to visit and share with other congregations; and I've learned that it is vital to keep my priorities in order.
The old adage is charity begans at home. I believe that an understanding of ones commitment should dictate the availability in responding to ones outside engagements. In other words, HOME COMES FIRST. Whether this is your personal residence or your church house. It is hypocritical to go and support other ministries and leave the needs of your church or ministry undone. So, the first clarification is that one needs to put their priorities in order and understanding what they are would be very helpful. 1 Timothy 5:8 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

While we as bible believers should fellowship across denominational lines, we should be on one accord with doctinal teachings. Pastors have been given charge to watch after the souls of their congregations the same as a parent would protect their children. When pastors invite guest minister to speak from their pulpit; it is important that they preach and teach are sound doctrine. An obedience congregation should receive what they have heard, but is admonished to read it for themselves. Acts 17:11 - These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. To have followship and fellowship with contradictory dotrines ( heresies ) is biblically and strictly forbidden. 2 Peter 2:1 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And so the local pastors have an incredible role in protecting the souls of the saints at time when no one want to hear sound doctrine or adhear to submissive principles.

Many new ministries and even some older ministries go through seasons of isolation. This is not a punishment but rather it should be a time of preparation. The bible declared years ago that the harvest is ripe but the laborers are few. With the internet, we can utilize of host of tools to aide us in communicating and contacting people from all walks of life. Reclaim this technology and use it for the good and the glory of God. Also, on a local or community level, if your church or ministry is looking for friendship the bible says to show thyself friendly. Proverbs 18:24 - A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

We should always support Church events if it comes under the watchful eye of our own pastor. Local pastor are the head of local churches and God will hold them accountable and us responsible if we are disobedient to their leadership. Right is always right and this way means that were are doing things decently and in order. Be encouraged that God will bring it all to pass if He has ordained it. This may not have been what you wanted to hear, but I believe it is what you needed to hear. I pray God's blessings upon all that you are doing in the Kingdom. Amen.

Thank you.

[Renaco Massenburg]

Let me explain what i mean ( He does not see the Church ). A church is just a place of fellowship. It has nothing to do with your heart. Some of us go to " Church" but our hearts are not pure. And that's the only thing that God sees, and that's the only thing that will matter in the end.

[Min. Tullyvan]

Hello Renaco Massenburg,

We (you and I) are the Church. The things that man has created is called religion. All things
considered, our commitment to the work of Christ means that we put and keep our proirities in order.
Whether it's within a congregation, or business, or school or, or military, or sports, or even a family; we must have fundemental structure to function properly. There is a heirarchy in everything.

The building where the church meets is actually the Church house. That's what we use to call it.
The Church (universal church) was born on the day of pentecost and God (the He that you believe that can't see the church) adds to the church daily; such as should be saved. I agree that Christ is coming back for His Church and not a building nor a denomination. It's wonderful to visit and fellowship from time with other congregations and at other locations but you can't make someone visit your church. The bible says that Jesus stands at the door and knocks. We must also knock, ask, admonish, invite and make people feel welcomed to come.

We are all commanded to reach the lost and if we've accepted Christ as Lord and Savior; we are commissioned to to witness to the world. This is the work of the Church. Gathering together as a congregation is the work in the church. These are two different things with the latter having direct supervision. Christ referred to his followers as sheep, because we are so easily led astray and are in need of an under shepherd (pastor, bishop, elder) to teach us, guard us, help us and guide us into the direction that we need to follow. As the pastor, bishop or elder follows Christ; we should follow him.

The Apostle Paul wrote 14 epistle so that the church of God would have order and discipline. This is called doing things decently and in order. In my humble opinion, perfecting saints in local church congregation greatly outweigh the the desire to get good attendance for a series of church programs. After we leave our own weekly services, it's time to go into the highway and biways, in search of the lost. And not spend all of our available time in search of another local fellowship.

I pray the blessings of God on what you are doing for the building of His kingdom. Thanks

[Tom Zart]

PREACHERS, TEACHERS AND POLITICIANS


Preachers, teachers and politicians
Too many times turn out the same.
Forecasting predictions of what lay ahead
Confused by self-love, ego and shame.

Forewarning of judgment and our own unawareness
Blaming others for corruption and the mayhem of war
They seek our endowment of revenue and support
As volunteers e-mail or beat on our door.

Thank God for each and every individual
That prays for wisdom, repentance and grace.
Not perfect though remorseful, repentant when wrong
As their devotion radiates from their face.

Listen and watch carefully the shepherds of man
Judging them by what they practice not preach.
Do they make you wonder about their purpose?
As they communicate, inspire and teach.


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