Everyone arrives at church at 6:00 AM to get an early start. Everyone is in their work clothes -- and their cars and trucks are loaded down with whatever God has blessed them with. Carpenters have their hammers. Mechanics have their socket sets. Plumbers have their pipe wrenches. Doctors have their stethoscopes. Rich folk bring their money.
Children in Christ (young or otherwise) go with a teacher to learn about Christ, loving God and loving neighbors. Everyone else meets in the sanctuary for prayer and thanksgiving.
"Thank you Father for your blessings, mostly for your Son. Please direct us to those in need and give us the strength and wisdom to help them, in your Son's name".
The pastor then calls for "the list". After general discussion and prayer, names on the list are given out to the members, matching need with abundance. The sick are given to the health professionals. The poor are given to the rich. The old and weak are given to the young and strong.
The congregation then goes out and shares the Gospel, their strengths, their talents, and the abundance that God has given them with those who are in need. They do for the "least" of their brethern as they would do for Christ.
They sing their songs of praise as they work. At the end of the day, they meet back at the church, where they share their successes, failures, and update the "list". They pray to God that He will continue to bless and prosper them during the week, so that they will be able to share even more the next time they assembly together.
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