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1 Corinthians 12:20-24
"20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:"

To better appreciate the contribution of Christian women and maybe get an idea of our role in GOD'S plan we have turned to First Corinthians, chapter twelve. WOMEN and men, we are all part of the ONE BODY, the one church that praises and worships the ONE true Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! 

We all have our role to play. Where GOD has placed you is where you are needed. Do what you can to serve Him where you are. AND, we need to get along with each other. Explained in today's verses; "But now are they many members, yet but ONE body. And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have NO need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have NO need of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are NECESSARY: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow MORE abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have MORE abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body TOGETHER, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:"

God has so arranged the Church, the body of Christ, in order to produce HARMONY and EQUALITY! What our culture and society is chasing after the most is intelligently designed into our Church. Every part (member/person) is useful, and all are suited to the needs of the whole. God's design, God's plan is a wonderful and amazing thing! 

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