A Lively Church . . .

A lively church has parking problems; a dead church doesn't.

A lively church has lots of "noisy" children and young people; a dead church is fairly quiet.

A lively church often changes the way things are done; a dead church doesn't.

A lively church often asks for more program and mission money; a dead church tries to keep plenty of money in the treasury.

A lively church asks people to open up and risk involvement; a dead church plays it safe and never risks.

A lively church sees challenges and opportunities; a dead church sees problems and dangers.

A lively church apologizes, forgives, and seeks forgiveness; a dead church never makes mistakes.

A lively church uses its tradition and facilities to serve people; a dead church uses people to preserve facilities and traditions.

A lively church believes in God's future and "lets go" with faith; a dead church believes in the past and "holds on."

A lively church is filled with committed givers; a dead church is filled with tippers.

A lively church dares to dream great dreams for God's kingdom; a dead church has nightmares.

How is your church doing?

Prayer:
Dear Father in Heaven I pray our churches are lively and active to glorify You and only You, Lord I know that if our church is dead then Your word is dead in that church also. Lord I pray for the Spirit of life in our churches.
Thank You Lord.

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