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Silverstar_Lawman

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Just are not meant to be part of a church? I get the feeling I may be one. I seem to find God in my day to day encounters, like last night I gave a homeless guy some food I had in a to go box after dinner, that to me is serving the Lord. Today in church I was asked to help the ushers so I did and some lady who is in the altar ministries and has been in the church for along time looked at me like I had a disease so I guess I did something wrong. I have avoided church in the past because it seems like its more about who is closer to the pastor than God, so I guess my message from God is, stand strong on your own and find me where you found me in the past. I'm going to keep my wife and kids in the church as they seem to be taking to it very well and the pastor and assistance pastor are great but I'm just going to walk it like I've walked it for thirty nine years before this. The church really is great don't get me wrong just don't think its my path.
 
Looking back on things - now that I am divorced, I felt very alianated in church as I have never been a social type of person. I really hate standing in front of people. When I was asked to help take up the offering, I would - but also felt like all eyes were on me like I too had a desease. Even so, now that I no longer have a wife or children to take to church with me - I wish I did. I would have sucked it up for thier sakes. Its easy to say now what I should have done now that its too late to do anything about. You might try simply telling the lead deacon or pastor that you do not wish to participate as an usher at this time. Maybe your wife can ask in your sted if you feel that may make it easier. That should be all you need to do and you should not have to give any detailed reasons. Most if not all of them have been in the same situation at some point in time. They made it through it and so can you - in the way you choose. Tell them when (or IF) you feel ready, you will let them know. As you get to feel more relaxed with them, you may decide to change your mind. If you don't - it's no big deal. Some people are cut out fot that sort of participation and some are not. In fact - most people are not. You are not the only one. Please dont give up on church just yet. People of the church will eventually figure out your personality and leave you to worship in your own personal way. They may be just feeling you out right now.
 
.Remember the church is the body of Christ,which is made up of you and I.Were only as good as the vine that supports us,to cut yourself off would surely mean that you would not bear fruit.Satan would love for you to leave the church,It would make it easier for him to overcome you.I use to think just like you, be a loner and walk alone,the minute there was a problem and God didn't answer right away,now what? I had no one else to turn to.Satan had me,and I felt hopeless.I wish you could experiance the love that is in my church.I'm only suggesting,but check out a few other churches in the area,you'll know when you have found the right one
God bless you
John
 
in a building, that is. Our pastor is a great speaker , we listen to him on TV every Sun morning. We were turned off from the church about 5-6 years ago as the music became like rock. It gave us a poor mind setup for the message to follow so we decided to stay home. We listen to Christian music frequently & I have been working as a volunteer at the Gospel Rescue Mission for over 6 years now. Witnessing almost every time I am there.
Bottom line is = go with what you are most comfortable with, not what others think you should do. Steve in so az
 
I wish you were closer to us I think you would like our small country church, We do not have many members, but it is like one family, you can fill the love for god and each other when you walk in. We dont have a lot of money as it is a small church, but we do have the love of god.

www.wcumchurch.org

David
 
There are all kinds of churches. Some very emotional for people who like that type. Some very low key for people who like that type. Look around and find one that "fits" your type. The church is where we get feed. A local church is best because you can call a fellow Christian or pastor and ask for prayer. Or they can be with you when a love one or you are in the hospital. You can also do the same for them. But remember, if your looking for the perfect church you wont find one because there full of people who are not perfect. just like you and me!
Greg
 
to be in fellowship with fellow believers. Like Greg said you will never find the perfect church. Just remember it should always be about God and that should take top priority. If you are going there and worshipping Him, then that is all that matters. Give Him all the glory, and He will allow you to fit right in! :)
 
That's exactly what I was going to post...thank you, Mike
 
You don't have a disease you have the Cure, "Jesus Christ." I use to feel the same way you do. Until one day, several years ago, I was asked by a pastor whom I respect, to build a set over the alter for a large play that the church was going to present to the community. No one else wanted to take on such a big responsibility and time was limited, so I agreed. During the many, many long hours that I spent in the church, I came up against every kind of resistance you wouldn't expect in a Christ Centered Church, but I pressed on and the end result was that during the five days of production, many people, both young and old, where saved and the Lord received all the Glory. Remember, that you are a bigger part of the Body of Christ than you know.
 
ever find a church where the Bible is taught as it should be I would go more often. Also it is hard to do since I have no permanent place to call home at this time. What I do is up to my Father in Heaven. When it is time for me to settle in one place I'll know. :)
 
Give it a while before you make a decision.I'm a usher at my church and we have people like the lady you are talking about there to.It takes all type of people to make a church.If every one at my church was just like me it would be a boring place. It takes different kinds of people to spread the word, like me, you and the others on this forum.I thought Three Stooges summed it up good, satan would love to see you leave the church. I don't no how long you have been going to this church but give it a while longer it will get better.You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless
Robert
 
I agree with that. However I remember the last time went to Church on a regular basis. The people would shake my hand and say peace be with you on Sunday and on Monday there were only a 2 or 3 who would know me come Monday. I know this is not the fault of God but that is just the way it was.
 
in my opinion........if you allow men to keep you from going to church then satan has achieved a crucial step in defeating a christian. satan is very clever and will use subtle methods to win you over . "united we stand devided we fall" yes you can have fellowship with god on your own but it is better to be amongst fellow christians. if you have to find another church!
 
Good to see ya ! :)
 
God has a perfect plan, it is man who messes it up!
 
I spent today with my head in my bible and in prayer and Matthew cleared it up, it was anger that was clouding my judgement so I let it go and gave it to God and ended up in the mens ministry tonight and all is as it should be, I'll be meeting with the lady and make whatever was wrong right. Boy since I got saved the devil sure is trying hard to drag me back to the life I left. Its nice to be able to just sit down and give the problem to God when you don't know what to do and watch him straighten the path.
 
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Mt 13:24
 
Well done thy good and faithful servant! Don't ever let the devil win! Give the Lord all the Glory! :)
 
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