Wow, a church that believes in the true word!<\/p>\n
Thank God for you and the brethren.\u00a0 I was just blessed and “holy thrilled” reading the first lines of your introduction:<\/p>\n
“The La Vista Church of Christ, located on the south side of Omaha, Nebraska, has no bowling league, no softball team, nor does it sponsor a Boy Scout troop. We have an air-conditioned building with several rooms for Bible classes, but there is no kitchen, no banquet hall, no gymnasium, or party room.”<\/p>\n
“…we are a church that follows after the pattern of the New Testament. We are not a social club, nor a civic organization, nor a political forum, nor a welfare institution. While the influence of the church and its members are felt in all these areas, the church, itself, is none of these things. The church is a spiritual institution, which administers to the spiritual needs of its members and the community.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My children, this is the type of church I want you to seek in your areas and only this type, one that will give Life, one that teaches the Word.<\/p>\n
To the Saints of La Vista, please pray that we have such a church as yours here.<\/p>\n
Thank you, and God bless you all!<\/p>\n\t
Answer:<\/h2>\n
Thank you for the encouraging words. There are similar churches all around the world.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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