Why would our church hold it's primary weekly service in a nursing and rehabilitation center?

Gathered by Grace Church had been meeting in our home for the first few months of its existence. We had specifically prayed for God to show us a ministry we could get involved in as a church, and to make it obvious if and when it was time to move into a more public space.

God chose to answer both prayers simultaneously, and He did make it obvious!

One of our members had done some caroling at a local nursing and rehabilitation center when serving with another local church. Having spoken to them again recently, he was informed that they were looking for someone to come and do a Sunday morning service for their residents.

 

After some prayer and discussion we saw the benefits of moving our regular Sunday morning service to this location and I wanted to give God the glory and let others know the possible benefits of holding services in a location like this.

1st - If we did not take the opportunity to provide sound biblical teaching there, someone else might have done the services with less sound teaching.

2nd - The scriptures frequently exhort us to take care of orphans and widows, and while not all the residents there are widows, and their physical needs are met, we are providing spiritual food and fellowship that is very much needed!

3rd -  Between the patients and their family members which often attend, it is a sure thing some will hear the gospel properly presented for the first time, and Lord willing become followers of Jesus.

4th - We have the opportunity to meet in a very nice facility with no expenses, so we can put more of our budget toward ministry.

I would strongly recommend this kind of location to other churches and of course invite anyone local to come check out our services. 

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To God be the Glory!