Quote by Joel Osteen

There's pros and cons of a big church. Cons is I don't get to know everybody, I don't get to go to their ballgame, I don't get to marry everybody, but the pros are you get all this community, 800 ushers come in to serve, getting there at 7 in the morning on their day off and coming in on Saturday to make all those wafers.

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Summary

The quote highlights the advantages and drawbacks of being a part of a big church community. On the downside, the speaker acknowledges that it's challenging to personally know everyone, attend personal events, or individually connect with each member. However, the benefits lie in the sense of community, where a large number of individuals come together to serve and support one another. The mention of ushers dedicating their time and effort, even on their day off, and the preparation of sacramental wafers demonstrates the depth of commitment and teamwork found within a big church.

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By Joel Osteen

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