08/20/2018
A SERIOUS PROBLEM
Church Members seem to be unconcerned about their own church. We have a problem today with so many who join our church but attend rarely. Some attend once every 6 or 7 months while others it has been so long most wouldn't have a clue that you are members of the church. This is a serious problem for local churches. We see churches closing that have a good size membership list but close do to lack of attendance and financial support. Then these same members who never show are upset about the closings. This doesn't reflect on the faithful it reflects on the unfaithful. Churches have insurance, power bill's for lights air and heat. Sunday school materials, choir needs, office materials, Yard work and upkeep. Pastor, Associate, music minister's and secretary and staff to pay. Membership is not just a name on the rolls of a church. It is a responsibility as a part of a church. As I see churches closing and a seemingly lack of concern for attendance and support from my own congregation it is clear to me that God and his work has become second in the life of church members. Most dont seem to care if their church closes or not. It is shameful to see churches with enough names on its membership roll to have a vital and strong impact for God but close due to lack of support. When the church closes don't blame the faithful who attend every service. No take a look at yourself and others who are to busy doing everything else and never give Gods work at your church a second thought. Such a sad sight driving past a church up for sale and closed. Not because of out growing the building just lack of support from many of its members. There are some who never miss a service and are faithful and do all they can do. For those it is even sadder because they do their part faithfully. Our nation is suffering, our communities are suffering, our local churches are suffering..... God and your local church would love to see you attending church. Come back and see what's happening in your church .... we hope to see you this SUNDAY. If not you will show up one Sunday and your church is gone...
