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That was for whatever churches might have been

That was for then and NOW. We are NOT to be silent - there is much to be thankful and praise God for - while that is done in quiet fellowship - it is, also, done in union w/other believers. Powerful anointing is bestowed on a congregation when in prayer and praise together.

Paul and Silas where in jail TOGETHER singing praises and in prayer!

Acts 16
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God as the other prisoners listened.26 Suddenly, there was a strong earthquake that shook the foundation of the jail. Then all the doors of the jail broke open, and all the prisoners were freed from their chains.27 The jailer woke up and saw that the jail doors were open. Thinking that the prisoners had already escaped, he got his sword and was about to kill himself.[d]28 But Paul shouted, "Don't hurt yourself! We are all here."

29 The jailer told someone to bring a light. Then he ran inside and, shaking with fear, fell down before Paul and Silas.30 He brought them outside and said, "Men, what must I do to be saved?"

31 They said to him, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all the people in your house."32 So Paul and Silas told the message of the Lord to the jailer and all the people in his house.33 At that hour of the night the jailer took Paul and Silas and washed their wounds. Then he and all his people were baptized immediately.34 After this the jailer took Paul and Silas home and gave them food. He and his family were very happy because they now believed in God.