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Originally Posted by BobVigneault  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. | It is interesting that you have told us about this Bob; over here, if such a thing were to happen to a family, most Christians would expect the state to assist them, and would not think that they should be supported by church/private charity. We are not like the early Christians; even their enemies could say "see how these Christians love each other", not much chance of them saying that now.
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Daniel Ritchie
Saintfield, Northern Ireland - Queen's University, Belfast:History/Politics
Member of Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter)
Last edited by BobVigneault; 01-17-2008 at 10:56 AM..
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