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In our country's early history, before the advent of the large metropolis, there was a common meeting place for all. That meeting place was the church and the church grounds. Most community activities seem to have centered around the church, and church sponsored events. The church was the f
ocal point of the community. One reason for this church focus is because the community pulled together to accomplish tasks. Before the invention of the telephone and television and Internet, there needed to be a meeting place for communications. That meeting place was the church. If someone's barn burned down, members of the community would get together, go over and rebuild the barn. The people of the community family knew of the misfortune of members because of the communications at the church. When a family needed help, they would turn to the church. When someone was blessed abundantly, they would give to the church. They church would distribute the blessing to those that needed help. The community members would get together at church and would talk about situations, then agree on a solution. Then together they would work on the problem. They were willing to help each other, because they knew, "But by the grace of God…"
The citizens knew that by helping others, they were actually helping themselves. By building a stronger community, they help to preserve their lives and live better lifestyles. Interaction by community members was high. The church picnic, pie sale, barn raising and worshiping, all worked together to strengthen the bond between members of the community. The church would sometimes double as a school building. The children would use the church as a classroom before the school was built. The church building was a place of learning. You were not only spiritually fed, but you were also educated about community life. When the bell in the steeple rang, it was a call to meeting. On Sunday morning, you know the meeting was about worship. Other days, the steeple bell ringing might signal a birth, or death, or homecoming. But, mostly, when one heard the bells, and looked up and saw the steeple, they knew something exciting was happening. Yes, the church was the focal point of the community, and the steeple is the focal point of the church. This is why we decided to use the steeple as our name and our emblem. The mission of CommunitySteeple.Com, is to bring the community together. Our focus is on education, economics, political growth, lifestyles, health and wellness, justice and of course, the spiritual well being of our macro community. We are building a community within a community. Join us.
