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Story Archives: Weekly devotional: Sept. 13, 2012


Weekly devotional: Sept. 13, 2012
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By GARY ANDREWS
gary@gadevotionals.com

I read recently that a man went to church on the morning he was going to commit suicide. He felt he owed God one more chance of telling him why life is worth living. This man made the choice of going to church and one of the members greeted him with a friendly hello and extended hand in fellowship.

Having a need to talk with someone this man talked about what he was going to do and the other person showed a great concern for what he had just been told. He introduced the troubled person to one of the pastors of the church which led to a long counseling session which turned into a lifesaving adventure.

Many churches today have times of fellowship, meet and greet others before their worship services begin. I have been to many churches where this is happening and it is one of the best parts of the service that gets people smiling, hugging, and in a receptive mood for God's word from the pastor. Visitors feel welcome and more in tune to the church family they are visiting.
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