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The Local Body
There is no earthly organization of that universal kingdom to which all the saved of all time are added. But we also read of a local body, the local church. It is organized with elders overseeing the flock and deacons assisting in the duties. Each local church is independent of another and no work of one congregation was ever under the oversight of any one else from another congregation as seen by examining scriptures and reading of the organization of the church that Jesus built. (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:8-13)
In the New Testament, local congregations were generically described by location (1 Corinthians 1:2), (Romans 16:1). We describe ourselves as the East Shelby Church of Christ. We assemble in Southeast Shelby County, in Collierville,TN, just outside of Memphis on East Shelby Drive. When you visit us, you will find us to be a diverse group of people united by our love of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his example that we learn to love one another (John 13:34-35), (1 John 3:23). Continue to use the menu on the left to find out more about us. You will be warmly welcomed when you visit and worship God with us. Bring a friend, bring a bible, or just bring yourself and you'll you'll find them both right here waiting for you. 
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