EDITOR'S NOTE: This quote was originally written following the Covid pandemic. Christians who had been worshiping via live stream were not returning to in-person worship in pre-pandemic numbers. Many Christians had gotten out of the habit. This trend continues for many today. This quote is not meant for those who are not able to be in worship. In that case, we are thankful for the ministry of live-stream worship. -- DW
MEETING
TOGETHER
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV)
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.
-- Michael Carl
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