a message from pastor jimmy

the church needs you and you need the church

             At our February WCMA (Washington Co. Ministerial Association), we were discussing plans for upcoming events: Ash Wednesday, Holy Week Services, and National Day of Prayer.  We also noted ups and downs in attendance at these events as well as regular worship attendance at our churches.  
                I had our discussion on worship attendance on my mind that night as I was scrolling through Facebook posts.  I have a few favorite friends that post humorous and wise sayings that help "lighten the load".  This particular one I wanted to share, whether it was coincidence or sent by God.  (I like to think the latter).

                            As church attendance numbers fade across the nation and online services become very convenient                                  it's  important to remember why church attendance for you and your family matters so much.
                           You can't serve from your sofa.  You can't have community of faith on your sofa.  You can't experience                             the power of a room full of believers worshipping together on your sofa.
                                             Christians aren't consumers.  We are contributors.  
                                We don't watch.  We engage.  We give.  We sacrifice.  We encourage. 
                                      We pray by laying hands on the hurting.  We do life together.
                                                                The church needs you.'             
                                                               And you need the church.
                                                                 
                                                                                                    Nuf said,
                                                                                                             Pastor Jimmy

               

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