~see other part~ The offering is a part of a Believer’s meeting.
Too much emphasis can be placed on an offering, however it has its place and some offertories bless with sweet and meaningful music. Every assembly of Christians should welcome a word here, a word there from “members” as they report (testify) of the good, God has performed the last week. (We are “bragging” on “our Father” and are pleased that He is glorified.) Unless the Lord leads otherwise, the high point of Believer’s groups is the preaching of God’s Holy Word. A politician, professor, or other can deliver speechs on “x” or “y.” Preaching is entirely different. It is the solemn responsibility of a mere man to stand before dying men and invite them to avert the coming wrath of God. It is a man attempting to be a messenger for the God of heaven. It is trying to lift men’s eyes above the plain of earth and glimpse the far better world to which God is inviting them and which Christ died to provide.
Please fully open your heart to Worship God tomorrow. Welcome!
– eab, 10/1/16