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In early 1998 there arose a feeling within many members of the Body of Christ to build
up the testimony of Jesus in three major cities in the Southeastern U.S. Memphis,
Tennessee, Jacksonville, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina. As a result of this
feeling, some believers began moving to Charlotte from local churches in different
cities to strengthen the small group of believers already meeting there in the oneness
of the Body of Christ. During the next two years, families moved from a number of
cities in various states, including California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas,
Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
This has been a real blending of the churches.
The Lords Day morning meeting in Charlotte includes a time of singing and mutual enjoyment
in speaking the Word of God, and there are also classes for the teaching and care
of the children. We have the Lords table (1Corinthians 10:21) in the evening, which
is a rich time of fellowship. On Tuesday, we meet for prayer. There are also numerous
home meetings for all the believers. The young people and college students have regular
weekly gatherings. There are now over 100 meeting as the church in Charlotte, including
the children.
Most of the families live close to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
and several homes are within walking distance. We have a specific desire to cluster
around UNCC to attract the young people to His purpose building up the Body of Christ.
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