Is there anyone who is Apostolic anymore?

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Actually, we just began attending a church, and it is very similar to the scene you are describing T2W. The pastor is a teacher, and while he begins the teaching, the congregation are allowed to share their thoughts freely, and he welcomes any discussion. There is no tithe and offering, but a box in the back. The church operates a food bank, and a clothing area for homeless people, abused people, those who have lost things in fires, or just down on their luck. Last week a girl spoke at the church who is headed to Turkey with Campus Crusades to minister to the Muslims, and many of the church people are supporting her. A visitor to the church fell and broke her knee after only attending two services. All members of the congregation came by with more than enough food so that they can hardly close their refrigerator, and offered assistance in any way. And, regarding your desire for a "picnic on the grounds", every Sunday after service, everyone brings food and the entire church fellowships in the basement after service.

I don't believe that we'll ever find a utopic church building or church group here on earth, but I am thinking this one is coming pretty close to what James describes as pure religion...

James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

So very happy for you! I pray that each of us is blessed in our fellowship.