The magazine "Prophecy in the News" had a great picture of the elders representing the redeemed the church, and angels all forever singing praise to God before the throne according to Revelation 5. I think this was on the cover of the Dec. 1996 issue. I still have a copy of this magazine, don't know if this pic is available online. Christ showed John the picture of the raptured church in Rev 4 and 5 to give us knowledge and comfort as to the joy that awaits all the redeemed in Christ. :amen: Phil But some churches are doing some good. Churches Across US Build Tiny-Home Villages Amid Worsening Affordability Crisis: AP News says churches are using spare land to build tiny home communities to accommodate the homeless. On vacant plots near their parking lots and steepled sanctuaries, congregations are building everything from fixed and fully contained micro homes to petite, moveable cabins, and several other styles of small-footprint dwellings in between. Church leaders are not just trying to be more neighborly. The drive to provide shelter is rooted in their beliefs — they must care for the vulnerable, especially those without homes. -AP Donald Whitehead, director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, told AP the move by churches across the country to build tiny-home communities is a “great emergency option” amid today’s economy that hasn’t worked for everyone.
