fellowship, it can easily give rise to disregard for other fellowships, and even competition between churches. It is important that each church realizes that Christ is present to each church. Now if Christ is present to each church, and the whole church is the body and bride of Christ, then the whole church is present to each assembly. Thus, each church should exist in an open manner toward the whole. One church in the area where we live includes a prayer request every week in its worship program