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What is Our Assembling About?
By Charles Bishop
Is the Sunday morning assembly important? Is there some inherent quality to this assembly that overrides other times? The answer is “yes” to both questions; however, other times are important as well. Fellowship, brotherhood or simply coming together is family time. It’s a time when we worship our Lord.
I’ve never been in a family of Christians that had this close of fellowship before. Perhaps it’s because I have grown older and appreciate the closeness of fellow believers. Truthfully, I think the love that is experienced in this congregation is above average. In fact, it is surely in the top ten.
Our Shepherds want to help all of us on our way to eternity. It has already been announced that September 19th begins a new time frame for worship and Bible study. Undoubtedly, this will be a hardship on some of our family. Sometimes change is downright uncomfortable. Let me encourage you to give it a chance to prove itself. As we acclimate to the new routine, you’ll be surprised at the benefits. Some don’t participate in our Bible classes. This change will give them an opportunity to attend one of our adult classes. Both Gordon and Charles will be teaching classes on Sunday mornings. Watch for topics that will be announced soon.
The Psalmist wrote: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word…Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Bible study truly draws us closer to our Lord. It refreshes and encourages our spirit. Don’t we all want that? I’m sure we do.
