Giving Back In The Early Church

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He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 John 2:6

Sometimes it takes painful situations to make us look at ourselves and realize, "we need to make a change in what we are doing and the way we are doing it!"

As Christians our goal is to reflect the life of Christ Jesus, become a light in this dark, somber world and to share His love with everyone we come into contact with. The early church knew the importance of giving back... the relevance of corporate prayer, worship, sound doctrine, communion and fellowship with one another.

As we pray along side one another, our worship becomes stronger, communion with the Lord deepens, doctrine matures within us, and our fellowship grows oh so much sweeter!

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