From the Elder's Pen "A Church Is Almost Certain To Grow When . . " 9/16/01 Past/Future Articles

1)  Each member has a deep concern for  the lost.

2)  Each member enters into worship with enthusiasm.

3)  Each member is interested in an aggressive Bible school.

4)  Each teacher is interested in improving his/her teaching ability.

5)  Each elder and deacon is dedicated to the work.

6)  The preacher preaches the Word with love.

7)  Each member is personally involved in his work of soul-saving.

8)  Each member lets brotherly love express itself to every other
      member.

THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH IS  HINDERED  WHEN…

1)  Go about pouting.

2)  Stay away from worship.

3)  Gossip about others.

4)  Are indifferent about the work of the church.

5)  Live ungodly lives.

6)  Refuse when called on to help.

7)  Have our feelings sticking

8)  Go around complaining to outsiders that we don’t agree with the
      the leaders’ plan for the church.

9)  Criticize everybody and everything that is done.
                                                                                                   -Unknown Author