One of the Biggest Mistakes

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Originally Posted by scotty

I agree, in a good church setting ( such as mine ) the congregation is like a second family. In some cases a first family as I would have better luck recieving a assistance from some church members over family members. I give to my local assembly because they give to me. Spiritually and physically. The church of Acts gave to themselves in order to help the less fortunate among themselves.

I was discussing with a brother in the church a problem I was having with my wifes car, it was overheating and after several checks of other systems it appeared to be a cracked head. I was inquiring as to a shop to have the repairs made that would do quality work and be affordable so I could start saving. This was prior to service begining. By the end of service , having spoken to no one else about it, I had recieved a total of $1200.00 from about 8 or 9 different members of the congregation.

I think many take a message of church attendence as a control issue when it is possibly meant as a message of love and fellowship within the body.

This may be a NEWS FLASH I know, but guess what !?!?! Some may want to see you in church or ask about you missing church because they truley CARE about you. I realize that may be a new concept considering most all churches are really just out for the control of you and your finances.

That is an awesome testimomy.