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Why Do We Really Need Church?Why can't we worship God in the comfort of our homes, enjoying the best preaching and music that television has to offer? Why can't we just enjoy being alone in the woods, with God and the pine trees? Why can't we meet God at the water's edge, wiggling our toes in the warm sand? Read More...
I've been thinking I would like to go to church, but I don't know anyone.I don't know what to do, where to go, what to expect when I get there. It's hard and it feels awkward to do anything for the first few times. Here are some suggestions: Have you noticed a church near you or one you drive by often? If not, check the phone book. Call the church office. You should find a friendly voice to talk to. (Some churches don't have a full-time staff. If no ones there leave a message so they can get back to you.) If you'd like, ask to be matched up with someone in the church, any of us would love to meet you even before you attend. That way, you will know someone before you come! Also, we could pick you up Sunday morning, meet you for breakfast or coffee before church or at least meet you in the parking lot to show you where to go and what to do. Stop by a church on a weekday and ask someone to show you around so the place doesn't feel so foreign when you come on Sunday. Just show up. Check out when the worship service starts. Many churches have greeters to help you as you enter the sanctuary. If you'd like, ask them to introduce you to someone you can sit with. 5. |
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| Written by Associate Pastor Wayne Durden |
| Friday, 08 August 2008 07:02 |
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For many years I have heard choirs, preachers, praise teams, even myself preach about, talk about, sing about there's nothing to hard for our God and you know that statement is very scriptural. The bible says seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33) but what is the kingdom of God? For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.(Romans 14:17) Jesus said in the Lord's prayer, For thine is the kindgom (Matthew 6:13). Our walk with God begins when we enter the kingdom of God, we do this, spiritually speaking, through a new birth experience. What an honor to discover the joy of being in God's presence and knowing He's your Lord. Think on this, there cannot be a kingdom without a king. Our king is Jesus Christ. He is King of all kings and Lord of all lords. In the bible book of Revelation it is written that He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (Revelation 19:16) Everybody, no exceptions, will bow before Him, Kings, statesman, servants, etc. We all know we're in an election year, but our Lord is not running for anything or from anything, praise God. "Everything is under control, let's not forget this". He is God and He is not moved by promises from politicians or anyone else. It is His desire that we experience His glory, His power, His love and the purpose and plan He has for our lives, He is King. Together Through Christ, Pastor Durden |
| Last Updated ( Friday, 15 August 2008 12:23 ) |
