I’m assuming you’re active in a church; if not, stop reading right now and find one…a great place to start is Find-A-Church at http://www.umc.org.

The following comes from a colleague, with permission to share it; all redactions are mine —

Five generations of my family worshiped there. Grandpa died as chairman of the Church Board.

The Church is now facing closure.

Beautiful wonderfully kept historic building.

Population locally is 10 times literally what it was when my mom and aunt grew up there. Endowment pays the bills. Handful of elderly saints. No one in my family has lived there in over 20 years and I believe I know everyone present except the pastor. No new people in 20 years.

22 worshippers on Easter which they were thrilled about… a generation ago 300+.Lay supply pastor age 80 herself. No fights, no controversy, just massive die off with no replacements. Very sad.

Don’t let this happen to your church.  Be active in your church, and be the church all week long.