The purpose of the church assembling together for the regular worship service is not for evangelism. The church is a gathering or assembly of believers who do not need to be evangelized. The purpose of the church meeting together is to edify the saints, equip them for service, and to bring them to maturity (Eph.4:13-15). The early church met together and “continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). They met together to worship God, and to minister to one another, thus building up the Body of Christ. When saints are taught and trained, then they will be brought to the “fullness of Christ” (Eph.4:13).

J. Delany

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Appetizers/, Cheese	28	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Shredded cheddar cheese
1/4	c	Crisp bacon; crumbled
1/4	c	Margarine; softened
2	tb	Green onions; chopped
7	sl	Rye bread; crusts removed

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except bread. Flatten each
bread slice with a rolling pin. Spread each slice with 1 1/2 Tablespoon
cheese mixture.
Roll up jelly roll style. Place 4 toothpicks into each piece, then using a
serrated knife, cut into 4 pices. Place on a cookie sheet.
Heat boriler, and broil for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned
and cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.
Recipe by: Country Crock Kitchen--mailing list 1996
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 362 by ctlindab@mail1.nai.net on
Dec 12, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“Just when you thought it was safe to ignore God . . .”

There are many things concerning this work [of revival] that are well known. These are sufficient to determine it to be the work of God… The Spirit who is at work takes people’s minds off the vanities of the world. He engages them in a deep concern about eternal happiness. He puts their thoughts on earnestly seeking their salvation. He convinces them of the dreadfulness of sin and of their own guile and miserable natural state. The Spirit awakens men’s consciences and makes them aware of God’s awful anger. He causes in them a great desire and earnest care and endeavor to obtain God’s favor. He causes them to be more diligent in the use of His appointed means of grace. Especially, this is seen in a greater desire to hear and read the word of God. And it is well known that the Spirit who is at work operates as the Spirit of truth. He makes people more aware of what is really true in those things that concern their eternal salvation. He impresses on them that they must die and that life is very short and uncertain. He shows them there is a great sin-hating God to whom they are accountable and who will fix them in an eternal state in another world. He shows them they stand in great need of a Savior. He makes persons more aware of the value of Jesus who was crucified and their need of Him. And this awareness moves them earnestly to seek an interest in Him.

Jonathan Edwards