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From an article by Frank L. Cox --
WHAT I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION
To the church of the Lord in every locality, I am under
solemn obligation to the extent of my ability; but to my
home congregation, I am under special obligation.
I want my home congregation to radiate a
wholesome influence in our community. Therefore I
owe it the example of a good life. For my home
congregation, I must "live soberly, righteously, and
godly." (Titus 2:12)
I want the strangers who enter the door of our
meetinghouse to feel at home, to learn to love us, to
return from time to time. They are our guests. I owe it
to them, and to the church, to show myself friendly. I
must not stand back and wait for others to greet them.
(See Hebrews 13:2.)
No congregation can make progress without faithful
and efficient leaders. To a certain extent, the members
of a church make or break their leaders. To the end that
our leaders may be stronger and more efficient, I must
give them my support. I must pray for them.
My home congregation has financial obligations,
which are due at regular intervals. Whether I give or do
not give, these obligations must be paid. If my home
congregation is to pay its obligations each week, then I
must give of my means each week. Though
circumstances may force me to be absent at times, my
contribution should still find its way into the treasury of
the church. (See I Corinthians 16:12.)
I know that the very existence of my home
congregation depends upon the attendance of its
members. I must realize that my willful absence is a
discouragement to the whole congregation. But then, it
is also a disappointment to the Lord, for I have sinned.
(See Hebrews 10:25.) I do not want it said that the
congregation perished because I did not attend its
meetings.
I want my home congregation to grow, to multiply in
numbers. Therefore, I must set to the noble work of
winning souls for Christ. (See Luke 19:10.) This I can
do by teaching and persuading. This I can do by
persistent effort. This I can do by bringing them to
worship.
My home congregation cannot thrive in a frigid
atmosphere. I must not, by my carelessness, allow the
church to become a place where hearts are chilled. I
must make it a place where hearts are warmed. I owe it
the warmth of my life. If I have been wronged, I must
forgive and forget. (See Matthew 6:14-15.)
Wishing to be honest, I must meet my obligations to the
best of my ability. I must--with the help of God--fulfill
my part in the incomparable work of the building up of
the Body of Christ.
...well said brother Cox
Roy
“Home”
From an article by Frank L. Cox --
WHAT I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION
To the church of the Lord in every locality, I am under
solemn obligation to the extent of my ability; but to my
home congregation, I am under special obligation.
I want my home congregation to radiate a
wholesome influence in our community. Therefore I
owe it the example of a good life. For my home
congregation, I must "live soberly, righteously, and
godly." (Titus 2:12)
I want the strangers who enter the door of our
meetinghouse to feel at home, to learn to love us, to
return from time to time. They are our guests. I owe it
to them, and to the church, to show myself friendly. I
must not stand back and wait for others to greet them.
(See Hebrews 13:2.)
No congregation can make progress without faithful
and efficient leaders. To a certain extent, the members
of a church make or break their leaders. To the end that
our leaders may be stronger and more efficient, I must
give them my support. I must pray for them.
My home congregation has financial obligations,
which are due at regular intervals. Whether I give or do
not give, these obligations must be paid. If my home
congregation is to pay its obligations each week, then I
must give of my means each week. Though
circumstances may force me to be absent at times, my
contribution should still find its way into the treasury of
the church. (See I Corinthians 16:12.)
I know that the very existence of my home
congregation depends upon the attendance of its
members. I must realize that my willful absence is a
discouragement to the whole congregation. But then, it
is also a disappointment to the Lord, for I have sinned.
(See Hebrews 10:25.) I do not want it said that the
congregation perished because I did not attend its
meetings.
I want my home congregation to grow, to multiply in
numbers. Therefore, I must set to the noble work of
winning souls for Christ. (See Luke 19:10.) This I can
do by teaching and persuading. This I can do by
persistent effort. This I can do by bringing them to
worship.
My home congregation cannot thrive in a frigid
atmosphere. I must not, by my carelessness, allow the
church to become a place where hearts are chilled. I
must make it a place where hearts are warmed. I owe it
the warmth of my life. If I have been wronged, I must
forgive and forget. (See Matthew 6:14-15.)
Wishing to be honest, I must meet my obligations to the
best of my ability. I must--with the help of God--fulfill
my part in the incomparable work of the building up of
the Body of Christ.
...well said brother Cox
Roy
Good News from the
Picayune Church of Christ
August 17TH, 2008
Elders
Houston Costolo
Johnny Hays
Cecil Pounders
Ray Wilson
Deacons
Tim Herrington
Chris Hooge
John Pigott
Raymond Spiers
Blessed to Serve
Greeters: Costolo
Rachel Andrews
Nursery: McNeil
Today's Sermon:
Roy Stevenson
Song Leader:
Tim Herrington
Announcements:
Chris Hooge
Opening Prayer
Rayburn Wilson
Lord's Supper Prayers:
Gary Frank
Servers
Jackson Ledford
Adrian Jackson
Paul Taylor
Luther Bowen
Semaj Branch
Ross Hooge
Scripture:
Houston Costolo
Closing Prayer:
Houston Costolo
Count Attendance:
Bob Bauman
Picayune Church of Christ
August 17TH, 2008
Elders
Houston Costolo
Johnny Hays
Cecil Pounders
Ray Wilson
Deacons
Tim Herrington
Chris Hooge
John Pigott
Raymond Spiers
Blessed to Serve
Greeters: Costolo
Rachel Andrews
Nursery: McNeil
Today's Sermon:
Roy Stevenson
Song Leader:
Tim Herrington
Announcements:
Chris Hooge
Opening Prayer
Rayburn Wilson
Lord's Supper Prayers:
Gary Frank
Servers
Jackson Ledford
Adrian Jackson
Paul Taylor
Luther Bowen
Semaj Branch
Ross Hooge
Scripture:
Houston Costolo
Closing Prayer:
Houston Costolo
Count Attendance:
Bob Bauman
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