One thing to never forget *The church is not a building

Your presence, is a present to the world
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be, what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you, are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
 

Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams, are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important, to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
 
Nothing wastes more energy, than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
 
Remember, that a little love goes a long way.
Remember, that a lot of love goes forever.
Remember, that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures, are people… Together.
 
Realize, that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things, in a extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time, to wish upon a star.

And don’t ever forget….
For even a day….
How very special you are.

– fwd: vc mathews

The church is not a building

I am the Church, you are the Church,
we are the Church together.
All who follow Jesus all around the world,
yes, we’re the Church together.”

1. The church is not a building,
the church is not a steeple,
the church is not a resting place,
the church is a people. ……………….I am the Church

 
2. We’re many kinds of people,
with many kinds of faces,
all colors and all ages, too,
from all times and places. ……………….I am the Church

3. Sometimes the church is marching,
Sometimes it’s bravely burning,
Sometimes it’s riding, sometimes hiding,
Always it’s learning. ……………….I am the Church

4. And when the people gather,
there’s singing and there’s praying,
there’s laughing and
there’s crying sometimes,
all of it saying: ……………….I am the Church

5. At Pentecost some people
received the Holy Spirit
and told the good news through the world
to all who would hear it. ……………….I am the Church

6. I count if I am ninety,
or nine, or just a baby;
there’s one thing I am sure about
and I don’t mean maybe: ……………….I am the Church

– a song by donald stuart march & richard kinsey avery