The Churches roles
I will suggest there are many but the main two are to spread the good news and to look after the people that they have with encouragement, care and good teaching. In showing Christian love there should be a large caring for the needy role, (Shawn), but the church is not a social welfre organisation. The 'salvos' grapple with this.
Yesterday I did first aid at the big race meeting and saw people at their 'best and worst'. I our society its the norm to be at occasions drinking alcohol, even at 9 am and some did it steadily all day. Some were dressed nicely and approriately, some guys in slacks and a shirt, (and it was going to rain mid afternoon) and some ladies in a dress that was more than a nightie. If I was a manufacturer of womens' clothing I wouldn't bother with underwear, there is obviously no sales to be had. I think I'm back at the races next week and the week after, waiting to hear from St. Johns headquarters.
The world needs the good news, and so many need a right balance.
gary
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