Functions of a Christian that rest upon the peculiar grounds of his being a ChristianAnd which are also authorized for performance together with other ChristiansAre functions for which a local church is authorized to make provision.Luke 10:30-35- We have a duty to help those in need on an individual basis.James 1:27- caring for widows and orphansI Timothy 5:14- This is a family relationship, not an obligation of the church.I Timothy 5:16- helping widowsI Corinthians 9:1-14- churches supporting preachersAssembling - Hebrews 10:25. This is a function that a local church is authorized to make provision for.Discipline - I Corinthians 5:4-5. The church is authorized to make provision for discipline of its members.The local church is to meet for worship, preach to the lost, edify the saved, and help the needy in certain cases.