Emphasis Preaching Journal
The small church had been...
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The small church had been neglected for many years; all but a few of the congregation were dispersed. Bushes and trees had grown up around the church building. To the young minister it looked like a hopeless appointment.
He challenged the remnant of the congregation that was present, "Who is there among you of all his people, who will cut bushes, repair, clean and paint this building to make it look like God's house?"
He challenged the remnant of the congregation that was present, "Who is there among you of all his people, who will cut bushes, repair, clean and paint this building to make it look like God's house?"
