The age of the apostles has ended, but the church that Jesus founded – the church that the Holy Spirit empowers -- continues to grow and expand across the world. The church is the body of Christ and we are the members. The church is the communion of all believers throughout all the ages. Where two or more are gathered in the name of Christ, the church is there. The church is the bride of Christ and we are preparing ourselves in all purity for an eternal union with our Lord. We are each called to be His witness by giving glory to God, by loving one another, and by reaching out to the world in His name. As a bride, we must remain faithful to the bridegroom until He returns to claim the church that He loves.