July 3rd, 1841….. Peleg Phelps was
received into fellowship as a member….
Aug 7th 1841…..Sally Lewis related her Christian
experience and was received as a member….
Sept 4th ……Philander Lewis related
his Christian experience and was received as member….
October 2nd…. Phebe Martin related her Christian
experience and was duly received as a member and baptized the next day by Elder
Allen.
Over and over again, I see entries like this in our church journal; folks ‘relating their Christian experience,’ and being received as members of our young church. I wondered what we would say, if someone asked us to do the same. What exactly WAS a “Christian experience?” Perhaps it was a time that the individual felt blessed by the charity and compassion of another. Or perhaps it was a time that the individual was charitable or compassionate toward someone else. Either way, it’s the Holy Spirit at work. Whether we receive love or give love, the result is the same – it’s a blessing. As much a blessing to receive as it is to give. If asked, could you relate your Christian experience? (How long has it been?) It’s not something that’s exclusive to the 19th century. Let’s make it happen today.
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Jessie
