What is the 'true' function of a church (building) besides...?

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I know that is where we are to come together to worship but isn't the building more than that???
My church (the pastor) gets ragged because we don't have a building fund going or a bank account drawing intrust or programs going ALL the time to make money for the church!!! I just don't get it??
we're a small church, building paid for, we have free programs to help the community, we have dinners for the people in the programs and a few of us volenteer our time and cooking skills. When there is a funeral we are there three days (sometimes 2) and keep the coffee going cook a meal for the family after the funeral. We do this for everyone if they need us to not just members.
we don't run programs, even to S.S. class, it is whatever God lays upon the teachers heart that is taught.
I guess I'm venting a little but I really don't understand what the church is there for?? Any one know???
Please don't say something off the wall!! :o)
John S. read in Acts what is says a church is sopost to be doing!!!! We do 1 & 2. well all I can say to you is WE are blessed beyond measure as a church building and the body of Christ!!
 
1. make disciples (evangelize)
2. equip the saints (teach the Word)

Thats about it.

Its not there to help bury the dead, or feed the poor, or run programs for the community, or do anything else accept 1 & 2 above.
 
The Great Commission is given in Matthew chapter 28, verses 19-20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Jesus gave this Great Commission to the Apostles shortly before He ascended into Heaven. The Great Commission essentially gives what Jesus expected the Apostles, and those who followed them, (the church) to do.

A building is not a church. The Church is the body of believers. In Bible times, Christians used to meet together in their homes.
 
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