Comments on: We Are the Church and Sitting Among Friends Blog Party #21

By: Hazel Moon

Hazel Moon — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 20:19:00 +0000

Jesus often went to "church;" The Tabernacle or temple. The disciples met often to encourage one another and to sign hymns and prophesy over each other. And the verse that tells us not to neglect assembling together should let us know we should attend church (the building) at least once a week. I too know the "church" (people) are not perfect, but that is why we go to "church," (building) Some meet in homes, and that is okay for certain situations, but do not forget the assembly. Thanks for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:52:39 +0000

I think this is a great post. so often, people think that a church is supposed to be perfect, but that's an unrealistic expectation. Since it's made up of people who have flaws and faults, it will always have issues, but that doesn't mean that we get a pass on being a part of what God is doing through local bodies of believers that He has called together. We just need to do as Ephesians 4 says and be compassionate and forgiving, just as Christ has done for each of us.

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:06:55 +0000

In reply to Pam Ecrement. Thank you so much for the encouragement, Pam. I am looking forward to reading your mail. I am going to read you letter again and get a new one sent out by the end of the week. Glad we are neighbors all over the blogoshpere!

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:05:36 +0000

In reply to Flourishing Today. I couldn't agree more, Alissa. If there was no power and nothing special about the local church the devil and all his forces wouldn't be working so hard at trying to attack it. The local church is often responding to calls when disaster strikes and what does the world see when we are in these situations, animosity or who has the best this or that idea or a united group of God-loving people. Thank you so much for adding to this conversation. Have a wonderful week.

By: Pam Ecrement

Pam Ecrement — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:52:37 +0000

This read is even better than the first time around, Jaime! Great words on a challenging subject. Your return letter from me left my house today! Delighted to be your neighbor today at the Linkup at Create with Joy.

By: Flourishing Today

Flourishing Today — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 22:00:15 +0000

Jaime, love this post!! I agree, yes we are The Church… that doesn't excuse us from going to church! I feel like there is so much healing that takes place when we come together and worship and learn corporately that we do not experience alone. If there was no power and nothing special about the gathering together of believers in a corporate setting, the enemy wouldn't work so hard to provide opportunities to be offended in the "church" (little c). There are so many opportunities to get offended by someone or be hurt by someone in church. But we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater! That's what the enemy wants us to do. To give up on the local church. The problem is the local church is the hope for this world! Who responds when disasters strike? In our area, it's always the local church. I don't think its that much different everywhere else. I agree with you in prayer for healing for those who have been hurt or wounded and that God would give them eyes to see past the hurt and see Him in their situations.

By: Raising Samuels

Raising Samuels — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:32:09 +0000

In reply to Raising Samuels. Likewise, my friend! Thanks for stopping by to share with #SocialButterflySunday! We were neighbors today at Mommy Monday at Squishable Baby! Hope you have a wonderful week :)

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:39:09 +0000

In reply to Carlie. Thank you so much, Carlie. Tome it is a privilege to meet you here and be able to gather around and share conversations and worship with you. You are right. We expect the church to be full of things and people that always behave in appropriate manners. Yet they are full of people like us. That should be enough to allow for the imperfections and offer forgiveness so we can move on to more mature relationships in Christ. Thank you so much for being here today!

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:36:08 +0000

In reply to RCraig418. You are right. We can meet in a park, in a house, at a coffee shop. We need to be assembling together. There are parts of the world where people cannot meet in public yet they seek opportunity to unite as a church. We have the opportunity to meet in beautiful fully equipped building and yet we abandon worship altogether because of sometimes really petty things, style of music, way to dress, He said, She said. We have too often lost our focus. Thank you so much for sharing with us today. I am glad you are here.

By: Jaime Wiebel

Jaime Wiebel — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 03:29:11 +0000

In reply to Lyli @3dlessons4life.com. I am really glad to hear that, Lyli. I am in a church that I truly appreciate. I appreciate the fellowship and the unity around the Word of God and the persistence of the Pastoral Staff to preach the Word of God and stand behind it. Glad you are here this week.