K - Koinonia - The Church: The House that Love Built

"A church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints." L. L. Nash

"The House That Love Built"
Album: No Better Place
Words and music by Babbie Mason & Cheryl Rogers

VERSE 1
Down through the years, through toil and tears
The people have gathered
Weary and weak, and needing relief
From life's stormy weather
A shelter secure, for the tired and the poor
To lay down their trouble and pain
A place where the soul, can finally be whole
And healing will always begin.

CHORUS
This is the house that love built
The place that love filled
The home where love will
Be the foundation forever
And the light will lead us
And faith will free us
Our hope is Jesus
And He will bind us together
With love
Oh, sweet love

VERSE 2
Somehow she stands, through shifting of sands
The church is unfailing
She's come through the fire, pulled out of the mire
But always prevailing
She's heaven on earth, and the light of the world
That grows ever brighter with time
She's built on the rock, by the power of God
And His Kingdom will never die

CHORUS/BRIDGE
Windows and walls, steeples and halls
Someday may all
Come tumbling down
This church began, without buildings or land
It lives in our hearts
Forever will stand, It's gonna stand

CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS

The Believers Form a Community
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[a]), and to prayer.
A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity[b]—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47 (New Living Translation)