Greetings in Christ, all!
I’ve got a wonderful couple in marriage prep who just returned from Ireland. While there, they went to Nenagh Parish and saw something in the bulletin that they shared with me and I wanted to share it with you.
What is a Live Church?
A live church has parking problems;
a dying church does not.
A live church has lots of noisy children around;
a dying church enjoys peace and quiet.
A live church often changes the way things are done to do better,
a dying church does not need to change a thing.
A live church dreams greater dreams for God’s kingdom;
a dying church has nightmares.
A live church invites people to risk involvement and new ideas;
a dying church plays it safe and never risks anything.
A live church supports world missions;
a dying church says ‘charity begins at home.’
A live church uses its traditions and buildings to serve God and people;
a dying Church uses people to serve its traditions and buildings.
A live church worships;
a dying church worries.
A live church is filled with ‘tithers;’
a dying church is filled with tippers.
A live church forgives and seeks forgiveness;
a dying church never makes mistakes.
A live church looks for challenges and opportunities;
a dying church looks out for problems and danger.
A live church evangelizes;
a dying church fossilizes.
I loved reading this and I saw within it numerous ways I can challenge myself to serve you better. Enjoy!
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