In addition to caring for widows, orphans, and those in need of assistance and encouragement locally, the first - century congregations at times organized relief measures in behalf of believers in other places.
Selain memperhatikan janda, anak yatim, dan orang yang membutuhkan bantuan serta anjuran di sidang setempat, sidang - sidang abad pertama kadang - kadang mengorganisasi bantuan kemanusiaan demi rekan seiman di tempat lain.