I believe that the deacon's on behalf of the church should be ever watchful and made aware of needs within the church body. This last Lord's Day the deacons made the congregation aware of a family that had been burned out. They sent around a sheet in Sunday School for people to list furniture and clothes that they might be willing to donate.

In this way, the church individuals help and leave the deacon's fund available for needy members. The Pastor and teachers should teach the congregation that it is their (the individuals) responsibility to serve our neighbors as our spiritual service of worship. God doesn't need anything but your neighbor does. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and love your neighbor.

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Bob Vigneault (Bawb Vēēn-yo)
"We are God's children and He's the Father of all fathers and we need to obey him." Jean-Baptiste Vigneault (5)

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