From Bishop Jemmott’s book Words of Encouragement: Book One

      When I first received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, going to church became my life; we would attend two or three services on Sundays and think nothing of it. We would also be in prayer meeting, Bible study and Friday night services every week. We never complained that church was taking up most of our time. We went to church for the love, joy and fellowship; we were hungry for Christ.

      It’s different today. We have narrowed church attendance down to one day a week, and you better not keep them too long. It’s almost impossible to get people to attend two services on Sunday and forget mid-week night services. A growing church is a fellowshipping church.

“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity- all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.”
Acts 2:46-47 (NLT)

      Then there are those who say, “I don’t need to attend church, I can pray at home!” This kind of thinking is dangerous and contrary to what the Bible teaches. The Bible says in Hebrews 10:25: “Not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (NASB)

      If you are truly praying at home, your prayers should birth in you a church-going conscience, a church-loving heart, and a church-supporting spirit.

Be Blessed,

Bishop Jemmott