Pure Church and the "Mere Church"

In most churches I've been in, there has usually been a desire for a
program. When I heard the term "heartwork," and "experimental" religion, I began
to abhor the program and sought (and am still seeking) God's work in me and I
pray through me. I have a long way to go, but I'm glad that God has 'brought me
safe thusfar.' These comments are spurred from my reading's at Thabiti
Anyabwile's blog Pure Church. The
following is an excerpt:

On the other hand, though, the passage is remarkably ordinary. The early church's "program" was really quite simple, devotion to: the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.It's actually a pretty mere list. No vacation Bible school. No organized men's or women's fellowships. No alternative services for differing musical preferences. No special auxiliaries of the church for this or that social or political cause (and surely there were plenty to be involved in in 1st century Rome and Jerusalem). Nothing mentioned about youth group or youth church. it's a pretty plain paper bag approach: teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer.

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