question night: “could you address the issue of a church kitchen and why it is wrong? could you...

QUESTION NIGHT: “Could QUESTION NIGHT: “Could you address the issue of a you address the issue of a

church kitchen and why it is church kitchen and why it is wrong? Could you explain wrong? Could you explain

why people suggest it is for why people suggest it is for fellowship and that is how it fellowship and that is how it

is authorized?”is authorized?”

QUESTION NIGHT: “Could you address the issue of QUESTION NIGHT: “Could you address the issue of a church kitchen and why it is wrong? Could you a church kitchen and why it is wrong? Could you explain why people suggest it is for fellowship and explain why people suggest it is for fellowship and that is how it is authorized?”that is how it is authorized?”

I. THE CHURCH IS SPIRITUAL IN NATURE,I. THE CHURCH IS SPIRITUAL IN NATURE,

A. Notice these scriptures concerning the church's A. Notice these scriptures concerning the church's naturenature, Matt. 13:19; Acts 2:37; Dan. 2:44; Jno. 6:44-, Matt. 13:19; Acts 2:37; Dan. 2:44; Jno. 6:44-45; 1 Cor. 2:1-2; Jno. 18:36; Lk. 17:2045; 1 Cor. 2:1-2; Jno. 18:36; Lk. 17:20

B. The nature of the church and foodB. The nature of the church and food, Acts 2:46; 1 , Acts 2:46; 1 Cor. 11:20-22, 33-34; Rom. 14:17Cor. 11:20-22, 33-34; Rom. 14:17


I. THE CHURCH IS SPIRITUAL IN NATURE I. THE CHURCH IS SPIRITUAL IN NATURE

II. FELLOWSHIP AND THE CHURCHII. FELLOWSHIP AND THE CHURCH

KoinoniaKoinonia, , “fellowship, “fellowship, association, association, community, community, joint partici- joint partici- pation, pation, inter- inter- course” course” ((Thayer,Thayer, p. p. 352)352)

Church Fellowship –vs—Common Fellowship Church Fellowship –vs—Common Fellowship

•Partners in fishing Partners in fishing business, business, Lk, 5:10Lk, 5:10

•Partners in crimePartners in crime

•Partners in eating a Partners in eating a mealmeal

•The spiritual relationship The spiritual relationship Christians have in Christ, Christians have in Christ, 1 1 Cor. 1:9; 1 Jn. 1:1-3; Phil. 2:1Cor. 1:9; 1 Jn. 1:1-3; Phil. 2:1

•Relationship of a church to Relationship of a church to a preacher it supports, a preacher it supports, Phil. Phil. 4:15-16; Gal. 2:94:15-16; Gal. 2:9

•Relationship of church(es) Relationship of church(es) to needy Christians helped,to needy Christians helped, 2 2 Cor. 8:1-4; Rom. 15:26Cor. 8:1-4; Rom. 15:26

•Taking the Lord’s SupperTaking the Lord’s Supper, 1 , 1 Cor. 10:16-17 Cor. 10:16-17

Secular, “pertaining Secular, “pertaining to the world or to to the world or to things not spiritual things not spiritual or sacred; relating to or sacred; relating to or connected with or connected with worldly things…” worldly things…” ((Webster’s New Univ. Unabr. Webster’s New Univ. Unabr. Dict., Dict., p. 1641)p. 1641)

Secular, “pertaining Secular, “pertaining to the world or to to the world or to things not spiritual things not spiritual or sacred; relating to or sacred; relating to or connected with or connected with worldly things…” worldly things…” ((Webster’s New Univ. Unabr. Webster’s New Univ. Unabr. Dict., Dict., p. 1641)p. 1641)




III. THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AND FELLOWSHIPIII. THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AND FELLOWSHIP

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AND FELLOWSHIPTHE WORK OF THE CHURCH AND FELLOWSHIP

IF EATING IS PART OF FELLOWSHIP – IF EATING IS PART OF FELLOWSHIP –

•Fellowship halls and any aid is authorized to Fellowship halls and any aid is authorized to provide for "fellowship”: provide for "fellowship”:

•Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, plates, silverware, Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, plates, silverware, chairs, kitchen, building.chairs, kitchen, building.

PROPOSED RENOVATION,

Building of 6th & Izard Church of Christ, Little Rock, AR, March, 1983


IF EATING IS PART OF FELLOWSHIP – IF EATING IS PART OF FELLOWSHIP –

•Fellowship halls and any aid is authorized to Fellowship halls and any aid is authorized to provide for "fellowship”: provide for "fellowship”:

•Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, plates, silverware, Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, plates, silverware, chairs, kitchen, building.chairs, kitchen, building.

•Any and all social activities are authorized – Any and all social activities are authorized – baseball, football, basketball, movies, games, etc.baseball, football, basketball, movies, games, etc.

•Any aid is acceptable – sport equipment and fields Any aid is acceptable – sport equipment and fields or gymnasiums, movie theaters and game rooms.or gymnasiums, movie theaters and game rooms.


IF FELLOWSHIP IS RESTRICTED TO PURELY IF FELLOWSHIP IS RESTRICTED TO PURELY SPIRITUAL THINGS – SPIRITUAL THINGS –

•A church building and any aid is authorized to A church building and any aid is authorized to provide for this fellowship.provide for this fellowship.

•Song books, a song leader, lights, communion Song books, a song leader, lights, communion trays, collection basket or tray, pulpit, chalk board, trays, collection basket or tray, pulpit, chalk board, overhead projector, class rooms, etc. overhead projector, class rooms, etc.





IV. WHERE DID FELLOWSHIP HALLS COME FROM? IV. WHERE DID FELLOWSHIP HALLS COME FROM?

Back about 1940 a few brethren began to insist that Back about 1940 a few brethren began to insist that we should put a sink and refrigerator in the base- we should put a sink and refrigerator in the basement of the church building so communion utensils ment of the church building so communion utensils could be washed and supplies could be kept fresh. could be washed and supplies could be kept fresh. And we wouldn't have to carry all that paraphernalia And we wouldn't have to carry all that paraphernalia back and forth. It was then suggested that surely no back and forth. It was then suggested that surely no one could be so heartless as to deny the mothers one could be so heartless as to deny the mothers use of the refrigerator to keep the babies' bottles use of the refrigerator to keep the babies' bottles fresh. Then came World War II with gasoline and tire fresh. Then came World War II with gasoline and tire rationing. In large cities and in other areas where rationing. In large cities and in other areas where people had to come a long distance to services, it people had to come a long distance to services, it was suggested that if there was added a stove in the was suggested that if there was added a stove in the basement, some could remain at the building, warm basement, some could remain at the building, warm the lunch that they had brought along, and stay over the lunch that they had brought along, and stay over for an early evening service. Next came the coffee for an early evening service. Next came the coffee urn and then a mouse proof kitchen cabinet, in urn and then a mouse proof kitchen cabinet, in which to store various and sundry food supplies. which to store various and sundry food supplies. (“The (“The Evolution of ‘Fellowship’Facilities,” Raymond Harris,Evolution of ‘Fellowship’Facilities,” Raymond Harris, Truth Magazine, Truth Magazine, vol. 23, p. 610, 9/27/79)vol. 23, p. 610, 9/27/79)

Back about 1940 a few brethren began to insist that Back about 1940 a few brethren began to insist that we should put a sink and refrigerator in the base- we should put a sink and refrigerator in the basement of the church building so communion utensils ment of the church building so communion utensils could be washed and supplies could be kept fresh. could be washed and supplies could be kept fresh. And we wouldn't have to carry all that paraphernalia And we wouldn't have to carry all that paraphernalia back and forth. It was then suggested that surely no back and forth. It was then suggested that surely no one could be so heartless as to deny the mothers one could be so heartless as to deny the mothers use of the refrigerator to keep the babies' bottles use of the refrigerator to keep the babies' bottles fresh. Then came World War II with gasoline and tire fresh. Then came World War II with gasoline and tire rationing. In large cities and in other areas where rationing. In large cities and in other areas where people had to come a long distance to services, it people had to come a long distance to services, it was suggested that if there was added a stove in the was suggested that if there was added a stove in the basement, some could remain at the building, warm basement, some could remain at the building, warm the lunch that they had brought along, and stay over the lunch that they had brought along, and stay over for an early evening service. Next came the coffee for an early evening service. Next came the coffee urn and then a mouse proof kitchen cabinet, in urn and then a mouse proof kitchen cabinet, in which to store various and sundry food supplies. which to store various and sundry food supplies. (“The (“The Evolution of ‘Fellowship’Facilities,” Raymond Harris,Evolution of ‘Fellowship’Facilities,” Raymond Harris, Truth Magazine, Truth Magazine, vol. 23, p. 610, 9/27/79)vol. 23, p. 610, 9/27/79)

In 1947, M. Norvel Young, on the lectureship In 1947, M. Norvel Young, on the lectureship in Abilene, encouraged churches to build new in Abilene, encouraged churches to build new buildings, to build them in good locations, buildings, to build them in good locations, and to include in their buildings, among many and to include in their buildings, among many other things, other things, a large fellowship room and a large fellowship room and cooking facilities that would be near this large cooking facilities that would be near this large fellowship roomfellowship room. He followed that up with . He followed that up with some articles in some of the papers that were some articles in some of the papers that were circulated, lending his encouragement to the circulated, lending his encouragement to the idea of building fellowship halls and kitchens. idea of building fellowship halls and kitchens. (Bill Hall, “Kitchens and Fellowship Halls”)(Bill Hall, “Kitchens and Fellowship Halls”)

In 1947, M. Norvel Young, on the lectureship In 1947, M. Norvel Young, on the lectureship in Abilene, encouraged churches to build new in Abilene, encouraged churches to build new buildings, to build them in good locations, buildings, to build them in good locations, and to include in their buildings, among many and to include in their buildings, among many other things, other things, a large fellowship room and a large fellowship room and cooking facilities that would be near this large cooking facilities that would be near this large fellowship roomfellowship room. He followed that up with . He followed that up with some articles in some of the papers that were some articles in some of the papers that were circulated, lending his encouragement to the circulated, lending his encouragement to the idea of building fellowship halls and kitchens. idea of building fellowship halls and kitchens. (Bill Hall, “Kitchens and Fellowship Halls”)(Bill Hall, “Kitchens and Fellowship Halls”)

Bolivar United Methodist ChurchBolivar United Methodist Church

““In 1908 the church was repaired and redecorated.In In 1908 the church was repaired and redecorated.In May 1924, during the pastorate of Rev. C. D. Purdy, a May 1924, during the pastorate of Rev. C. D. Purdy, a rebuild-ing project commenced. Under the rebuild-ing project commenced. Under the chairmanship of Claire S. Andrus it was decided to chairmanship of Claire S. Andrus it was decided to build a church addition, for social events, on the build a church addition, for social events, on the west side of the lot. The final cost was $26,000. A west side of the lot. The final cost was $26,000. A second social hall was constructed in at a cost of second social hall was constructed in at a cost of $80,000 and consecrated under the guidance of $80,000 and consecrated under the guidance of Pastor Wm. S. Calkins, Jr., in October 1957. Pastor Wm. S. Calkins, Jr., in October 1957. Anniversary celebration events are planned in Anniversary celebration events are planned in September and October 2003, with special music September and October 2003, with special music and an ice cream social.” (Submitted by Barb Webband an ice cream social.” (Submitted by Barb Webbhttp://happeningsinthehills.com/brag/history/bolivar/bolivarumc.html)http://happeningsinthehills.com/brag/history/bolivar/bolivarumc.html)

First Baptist Church, San Francisco, CAFirst Baptist Church, San Francisco, CAHistory 1849 to 1998History 1849 to 1998

““The church was open evenings to different groups The church was open evenings to different groups for Bible study and good social times, and on for Bible study and good social times, and on Sunday afternoons various church groups took the Sunday afternoons various church groups took the responsibility of sponsoring these young men and responsibility of sponsoring these young men and women in a wholesome program of play and women in a wholesome program of play and worship. Always a light supper was served before worship. Always a light supper was served before they all went to the evening services. Before long, they all went to the evening services. Before long, the church once more saw the need of added room, the church once more saw the need of added room, for there were many service people needing for there were many service people needing Christian love and fellowship - many more than Christian love and fellowship - many more than could be accommodated.” (pre-1947 in context of could be accommodated.” (pre-1947 in context of article)article)http://www.fbcsf.org/about/history.htm

First Baptist Church, San Francisco, CAFirst Baptist Church, San Francisco, CAHistory 1849 to 1998History 1849 to 1998

““The church was open evenings to different groups The church was open evenings to different groups for Bible study and good social times, and on for Bible study and good social times, and on Sunday afternoons various church groups took the Sunday afternoons various church groups took the responsibility of sponsoring these young men and responsibility of sponsoring these young men and women in a wholesome program of play and women in a wholesome program of play and worship. Always a light supper was served before worship. Always a light supper was served before they all went to the evening services. Before long, they all went to the evening services. Before long, the church once more saw the need of added room, the church once more saw the need of added room, for there were many service people needing for there were many service people needing Christian love and fellowship - many more than Christian love and fellowship - many more than could be accommodated.” (pre-1947 in context of could be accommodated.” (pre-1947 in context of article)article)http://www.fbcsf.org/about/history.htm

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Material History of American Religion ProjectMaterial History of American Religion ProjectOn deciphering a potluck: The social meaning of On deciphering a potluck: The social meaning of

church socialschurch socials

““St. Pauls (United Church of Christ in Chicago, sw), St. Pauls (United Church of Christ in Chicago, sw), founded in 1843 to serve the German immigrants founded in 1843 to serve the German immigrants swelling Chicago,swelling Chicago,

““To meet these various social needs, St. Pauls mem- To meet these various social needs, St. Pauls mem- bers built organizations for each group in the bers built organizations for each group in the congregation. In 1869 a group of young men and congregation. In 1869 a group of young men and women founded the Jugend Verein or Young women founded the Jugend Verein or Young People's Union, which held social events and People's Union, which held social events and pushed the congregation towards greater integra- pushed the congregation towards greater integra- tion in American society. Men in the church formed tion in American society. Men in the church formed the Men's Club, the Ushers Association, the Edge- the Men's Club, the Ushers Association, the Edge- wood Bowling Club, and the Athletic Association. Inwood Bowling Club, and the Athletic Association. In

Material History of American Religion ProjectMaterial History of American Religion ProjectOn deciphering a potluck: The social meaning of On deciphering a potluck: The social meaning of

church socialschurch socials

““St. Pauls (United Church of Christ in Chicago, sw), St. Pauls (United Church of Christ in Chicago, sw), founded in 1843 to serve the German immigrants founded in 1843 to serve the German immigrants swelling Chicago,swelling Chicago,

““To meet these various social needs, St. Pauls mem- To meet these various social needs, St. Pauls mem- bers built organizations for each group in the bers built organizations for each group in the congregation. In 1869 a group of young men and congregation. In 1869 a group of young men and women founded the Jugend Verein or Young women founded the Jugend Verein or Young People's Union, which held social events and People's Union, which held social events and pushed the congregation towards greater integra- pushed the congregation towards greater integra- tion in American society. Men in the church formed tion in American society. Men in the church formed the Men's Club, the Ushers Association, the Edge- the Men's Club, the Ushers Association, the Edge- wood Bowling Club, and the Athletic Association. Inwood Bowling Club, and the Athletic Association. In

1892 the congregation's women, under the 1892 the congregation's women, under the leadership of the pastor's wife, formed the Frauen leadership of the pastor's wife, formed the Frauen Verein or Women's Union. In addition to their own Verein or Women's Union. In addition to their own social events, these "Mothers of the Church" took social events, these "Mothers of the Church" took responsibility for taking care of the church building responsibility for taking care of the church building and cooking its meals. and cooking its meals.

““Other women's organizations….had a variety of Other women's organizations….had a variety of purposes-study, service, education-many of their purposes-study, service, education-many of their meetings centered on food. The meals not only meetings centered on food. The meals not only provided nourishment and fellowship, but also provided nourishment and fellowship, but also modeled the proper ordering of society....modeled the proper ordering of society....Starting in the early years of the twentieth century, Starting in the early years of the twentieth century, the Men's Club held annual dinners at the church.”the Men's Club held annual dinners at the church.”(Copyright 1997 by Daniel Sack. All rights reserved.(Copyright 1997 by Daniel Sack. All rights reserved.http://www.materialreligion.org/journal/potluck.html)http://www.materialreligion.org/journal/potluck.html)

1892 the congregation's women, under the 1892 the congregation's women, under the leadership of the pastor's wife, formed the Frauen leadership of the pastor's wife, formed the Frauen Verein or Women's Union. In addition to their own Verein or Women's Union. In addition to their own social events, these "Mothers of the Church" took social events, these "Mothers of the Church" took responsibility for taking care of the church building responsibility for taking care of the church building and cooking its meals. and cooking its meals.

““Other women's organizations….had a variety of Other women's organizations….had a variety of purposes-study, service, education-many of their purposes-study, service, education-many of their meetings centered on food. The meals not only meetings centered on food. The meals not only provided nourishment and fellowship, but also provided nourishment and fellowship, but also modeled the proper ordering of society....modeled the proper ordering of society....Starting in the early years of the twentieth century, Starting in the early years of the twentieth century, the Men's Club held annual dinners at the church.”the Men's Club held annual dinners at the church.”(Copyright 1997 by Daniel Sack. All rights reserved.(Copyright 1997 by Daniel Sack. All rights reserved.http://www.materialreligion.org/journal/potluck.html)http://www.materialreligion.org/journal/potluck.html)





IV. WHERE DID FELLOWSHIP HALLS COME FROM? IV. WHERE DID FELLOWSHIP HALLS COME FROM?

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