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Webster's dictionary gives the meaning for church as; a building set apart for public worship: having to do with organized Christian worship connected with a church: a building for religious worship.
The Church of Christ's body. The Church is the kingdom. Remember what Christ said to the Church in Philadelphia; "Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown" (Revelation 3:11).
The Church is not made up of perfect people, but people who realize they are following a perfect God, a perfect law and therefore must do the very best they can. The Church is not trying to separate you from your money, but rather is trying to keep your money from separating you from God.
We owe our presence at all the services of the Church, at our congregation. We must not be a parasite. The life we live either helps others to obey the Gospel or makes it harder for them. How we live affects the work of the church and the salvation of the lost. The Church is not trying to make you feel guilty, but rather trying to instill the beauty of Holiness in your life. Don't stray away from Church services, if you do - remember the lost and wayward during this time. May God bless each of us, as we do our best to reach those outside of the CHURCH.
Charlie Turner, Elder