Men Pray With The Men Women With The Women

[Dennis1209]

I'd have to agree with the above reasons too. At my church I've never seen the laying on of hands, just group prayer. Like what was previously said, some people don't like to be touched, especially by people they are not real familiar with. Then there's all the clergy hanky panky going on.

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, LadyKay said:

It has always been that way in my church and happens almost every Sunday. We form a chain.  Laying your hand on the person next to you who then has their hand on the person asking for prayer. It is very interesting to learn how other churches do things. 

I would not like that at all....nope

[LadyKay]

51 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

I would not like that at all....nope

LOL !  I never liked the pastor making us all go around and shake hands. I am so glade they stop doing that. I'm not really a people person and too many of them freak me out! 

When invited to a party if I go, I sit in the corner and talk to the dog. Unless they don't have a dog. Then I just look silly. 

[missmuffet]

8 minutes ago, LadyKay said:

LOL !  I never liked the pastor making us all go around and shake hands. I am so glade they stop doing that. I'm not really a people person and too many of them freak me out! 

When invited to a party if I go, I sit in the corner and talk to the dog. Unless they don't have a dog. Then I just look silly. 

It really is not necessary and there are some with OCD who do not like to touch other people. And it spreads illnesses. Especially during flu season.

[frienduff thaylorde]

1 hour ago, missmuffet said:

I would not like that at all....nope

But lil miss muffett,  you sent me a hug the other day.  

[frienduff thaylorde]

6 hours ago, shiloh357 said:

Cross-gender ministry in this day and age is not a good idea.  We live in a very, very over-sexed culture and sexual predators go to church.  That's one of the most target rich environments for them.

Oh my cross dressing and cross gender is of darkness.  I sure hope it gets not allowed in churches.  Though I do hear some churches are fast approving it.

 

[missmuffet]

13 minutes ago, frienduff thaylorde said:

But lil miss muffett,  you sent me a hug the other day.  

That was a virtual hug

[Sower]

Most praying at our church is done during Sunday school, the men's  bible study. We always have a time for prayer request, and a time for praise. When something is an urgent need, or someone feels led, some gather around and lay hands on whoever is in front of us, towards the one prayed for. No one is asked or forced, its whoever is led.  Ladies have their own bible class. In the worship service, I have never seen laying on hands, only praying, whosoever will. Same on mid week, whosoever will, but not laying on hands. That is usually done in a more closed off area, taken more seriously, more private. With the exception of the pastor and his wife, or an elder couple, I also would not want a man laying on hands on my wife. For the protection of both. The bible encourages the laying on of hands.   1Ti_4:14  Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 

[Neighbor]

2 hours ago, missmuffet said:

I would not like that at all....nope

Do you like church?

[Aimes]

1 hour ago, LadyKay said:

LOL !  I never liked the pastor making us all go around and shake hands. I am so glade they stop doing that. I'm not really a people person and too many of them freak me out! 

When invited to a party if I go, I sit in the corner and talk to the dog. Unless they don't have a dog. Then I just look silly. 

Oh, I dislike the go around and shake hands time too! I'm also a fan of making friends with the dogs at parties! Sounds like we're both a bit introverted.