A Good Practice

[251 words] From time to time, church members will ask for assistance in locating a church of Christ in an area where they will be traveling in the near future; perhaps on vacation, during a business trip, or to visit family or friends. Attending worship with fellow-saints on the Lord’s Day figures into their travel plans. Such a request indicates that their priorities are properly placed; it’s important enough to plan ahead; to inquire in advance; it’s a top priority with them. Jesus would be pleased with their search because he said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Matt. 6:33). That is exactly what they are doing, putting Christ and his church first. By inquiring where your extended church family meets in a given city or town is a good practice. Preplanning, 1) saves you from having to locate a congregation after you arrive at your…