"...And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied (increased in numbers)".

1. The Congregation

a. It is God 's desire that faith and christianity of each believer will grow (to be edified and to grow). It means that pastors and leaders will grow spiritually, but the church as a whole (Col. 2:6-7).

b. What does church (congregation) mean? With the word "church" is meant those who believe in Jesus and have accepted Him as their Lord and personal Savior, and also who are part of the Body of Christ. It is like a finger which lives when attached to a hand, and it can't live when it is separated.

2. To  be edified

When we start to believe in Christ, we are like a new house where a new foundation is just laid, which has to be built up yet, or like an infant who still must grow. For us with FMC God not only has given us a place to get together, but He has also provided food and facilities for edifying our faith. Those facilities are the Sunday services, prayer meetings, CARE and the Ladder of Success (Bible studies).

3. Alive

A sign of life is when something can move. Like a green plant, although it doesn't move literallly, but since it has life, it grows, it bears green leaves and it even produces fruit. Faith too is not visible, but when spiritual life of a believer is growing, one may see at his worshipping, his daily walk of life, his attitude, and also the fruit of repentance in him and the fruits of the Spirit.

CONCLUSION

When the whole church desire to be edified and to walk under the fear of the Lord, then many will receive blessings and give beautiful testimonies as a result, so that it attracts many people to come to the church and the last will grow in numbers.