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In preparation for this paper, I visited Element Church, located in Forest City, NC, on October 16. While waiting for the service to begin, I noticed the church’s vision statement : “Element Church exists to reach people far from God, and develop reproducing disciples one life at a time”. This revealed the same longing and purpose as so many of the New Testament prophets and messengers. Some of these being Peter, Paul, and Saul. Although there was not a New Testament book that was used for the message, there we're some New Testament ideals that was present throughout the service. The music that was played and sung for worship spoke about a merciful and accepting God. A God that will take you in as His own, no matter who you are or where you come …show more content…

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