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1. To declare the Divinity of Jesus Christ (1 John 2:22).
2. To provide the offer of God's grace by the message of the cross (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
3. To maintain an atmosphere of worship that will be both acceptable and meaningful (John 4:24).
4. To extend the compassion of Christ to the helpless of the world (James 1:27; Matthew 25:31-46).
5. To uphold the truth of God's Word (1 Timothy 3:15).
6. To call every Christian to a life of holy living (Titus 2:11-12; Hebrews 12:14).
7. To give hope of the future glory of all faithful Christians (1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

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The Pumpkin Center Church of Christ is a family of obedient believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the faithful. We are bound together by the grace of God and united under the authority of the inspired teachings of the Bible. Together, we seek to honor Jesus with the praise of our hearts, our words, and our actions, and to act as His voice, His hands and His feet in serving others and one another. We seek to accomplish these tasks in our homes, in the church, in our neighborhoods, in our city, and around the world as God gives us opportunity.

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FIVE THINGS CHRISTIANS MUST DO TO ASSURE AN ANSWER TO THEIR PRAYERS:

1. Pray in the name of Jesus (John 14:13).
2. Pray with faith (Mark 11:24).
3. Pray while abiding in Christ (John 15:7).
4. Pray while being obedient (1 John 3:22; 5:14-15).
5. Pray with forgiveness in your heart (Matthew 6:12, 15).

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ONE PHONE CALL CAN ........

* Show your concern
* Learn of a need
* Encourage the downhearted
* Lift the depressed
* Strengthen the weak
* Cheer the sad
* Comfort the lonely
* Reassure the suffering
* Promote good work
* Render a service

WHY NOT MAKE AT LEAST ONE PHONE CALL EVERY DAY?