The Church Body

I would just like to say that I am very grateful to those people in my parents' church who have been there for my parents. And not just my parents' church but other churches across Canada, the U.S., and I have heard of people from New Zealand and other parts of the world praying for my family. A thank you goes out to our family members also as you have been a huge support for us thusfar. There are many people who have phoned, visited, helped out in many different ways, prayed, and have just said words that are encouraging. Thank you! I would like to see the entire local church body come behind my parents and help in any way that they can. My mom especially could use a lot of help right now with many different things that she just can't do. It's frustrating that I can't be there right now to help out and so I depend on others to take my place there. We all need each other because each of us has different skills and gifts. Take these verses as an example of the role of the church:

Romans 12:4-8 says, "Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."

Thanks again to everyone who has been an encouragement to my family and I. Every little bit is appreciated. I would encourage everyone to find a church and experience the joys and also learn from the frustration that come with being a part of a group like this. I have learned an unbelievable amount of things from the churches that my family has been a part of throughout my lifetime. If I had a chance to live someone else's life, I wouldn't take it.

PS - It is really become a struggle to stay focused on my school work. I could use some prayer for that. Thanks.