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Why do we.... have a great congregation?

Why do we have a great congregation?

Hearts knit together in love Col. 2:2 knit, join, unite Rom. 12:10 devoted, preference 2 Pet. 1:7-11 brotherly kindness 1 Jn. 4:7-11 brotherly kindness

Why do we have a great congregation? Hearts knit together in love Holding fast to Christ Col. 2:19 growth from God Col. 2:12-13 baptized, raised, Christ

Why do we have a great congregation? Hearts knit together in love Holding fast to Christ Each doing his work Eph. 4:16 causes growth of body

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Jn. 4:24 worship in spirit and truth Heb. 10:23-25 encouraged

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Bible classes 1 Tim. 3:15 pillar, support of truth

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Bible classes Young people 1 Tim. 4:12 young people very effective

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Bible classes Young people Older people Tit. 2:2-5 young people very effective

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Bible classes Young people Older people Friendliness Jn. 13:35 love, know we’re disciples Rom. 16:16 greet

Because we are knit together.... Assembly Bible classes Young people Older people Friendliness Social fellowship Acts 2:46-47 house to house 1 Pet. 4:9 hospitality

We have.... a great congregation!