Did you know that 70% of those who do not attend a church have never been invited? Well, today, I’m inviting you. Church is not a place for righteous, outstanding people, with no problems. You might even consider it a hospital for sinners. It’s where you can go every week to reaffirm what you believe, refresh yourself with the Word and Sacraments, help others who need help, work together, encourage, praise, give thanks and ask God for all your physical and spiritual needs.
Church is like a huge group home, where we gather together and receive nourishment from the Bible. We sing hymns to the glory of our Creator. Sure it’s just a building, but it’s what inside that makes it a church. Those who attend come because they need to be fed, they need God’s forgiveness, they know that His love permeates these walls. What they take home with them is usually more than enough to sustain them for the coming week.
Jesus knew that the temple was a holy place and He went there to pray often. He is our example for all things in life, so let’s follow Him by giving Him the adoration He deserves.
PLEASE COME TO CHURCH TODAY!
Jesus will be there waiting with open arms. He will accept everyone who turns to Him. He doesn’t discriminate. He doesn’t look down His nose at you. He is our brother and He wants everyone to be His heir and live with Him in eternity.
The invite to anyone reading. I like it.
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Great invitation, Kathy.
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That was awesome. We did all day. Started 930 and got home at 800. Our oldest member died and the funeral was today she was 97 and a member for 78 years. So we had morning prayer, Sunday School and preaching then fed the family. Then had the funeral. Then hung out and ate more dessert. Then evening service and a snack after. Way too much food got prepared for the family so we all just ate it. Then came home and some friends had made supper for us and brought it over. She is 5th and made us an etouffee. It was a good day as any day in God’s house with God’s people is.
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What’s an etouffee?
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Well, it’s a sauce sort of. You use a dark butter based roux and add celery, onion, bell pepper and different spices. People usually make a shrimp one or crawfish one. Then serve over rice. It’s really good. We eat a bit of Cajun stuff down hear, especially since Katrian, so many came up this way, Gumbo, etouffee, Jambalaya. All good stuff.
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I learn something new ever day. Sounds yummy.
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It is awesome!
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I love this, dear Kathy! What a wonderful idea to invite everyone, and you have written a truly beautiful description! ❤ ❤
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For those who read my blog regularly, you certainly know how important I believe the local church to be. It is that important. Jesus started it Himself after all! Be blessed, and I hope to see you all this morning. Thanks, Kathy for these great thoughts.
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Thanks for sharing, Wally😃
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Let’s pray somebody reads and responds
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Ok❤️
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