Sharky and George Posted July 11, 2018 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 168 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 394 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 197 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/26/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/28/1983 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I have been a Christian for a while and I missed church for a bit and life got tough because of it: You need fellowship and support - look out for the people that really care and are loving in church and it will be good. Don't be afraid to ask the right people for help - the whole point of being a Christian is that we help people out. Maybe find a church that has a good worship band and a preacher you find interesting to listen to. Watch out for old ladies that want their lawn mown though - can be cleverly avoided lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted July 15, 2018 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 950 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,529 Content Per Day: 5.03 Reputation: 9,027 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Online Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Ha LOL! Yes the widow's lawn can be cleverly avoided. Yet for the cause of Christ, may I suggest not only go mow the widow's lawn, also schedule it to be done without being asked again, and trim the hedges too, all without seeking any personal credit. If it is hot might see that the AC works, and that she has transportation to church, and access to a grocer also. Do so in a manner that brings Glory to God, never leaving self open to any reproach. Sign up with the deacon(s) in charge of the widow's work days and also with the benevolent committee at church if in doubt as to what needs are within the local body of Christ Jesus. This is also the work of fellowship, as much so as any free church potluck luncheon and the evening sit arounds and Bible studies. May God bless and strengthen each local body of Christ Jesus, - Amen. Edited July 15, 2018 by Neighbor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted July 15, 2018 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 950 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,529 Content Per Day: 5.03 Reputation: 9,027 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Online Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Now I am on a memory lane journey regarding fellowship; remembering a smallish church body of some 75 including kids that had a grand spirit of helps, and took care of it's widows and it's poor kids. They would indeed tend to yards, paint exteriors, fix toilets, buy a new washer and dryer for a widow, all as bond-servants of Jesus. They would just do it, not make a big thing of it. Often doing it informally. The comradery/fellowship was outstanding. Another a mega-church of about 3500 had cells small groups that did similar and the fellowship was outstanding. Yet another of some 500 plus, has young strong men and women helping quietly in the name of Jesus, plus the older and perhaps more knowledgeable in the trades paint, put in entire septic systems, and air conditioners, then sit share some pizza together and have some time of prayer and grand fellowship. The remembering of the quiet manner in which the tasks where tackled, and done to near perfection, is a lift to the spirit that continues across time itself and continues beyond time the fellowship of and with those saints. May God bless them greatly. Thanks Sharky and George for the fun introduction to the subject and the opening to those memories for me this early morning. Edited July 15, 2018 by Neighbor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mclees Posted July 15, 2018 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 158 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 1,915 Content Per Day: 0.81 Reputation: 910 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Let The Holy Spirit guide you. Choose the one that gives what you need in Christ. The right church is much more than just fellowship. and a family. That is well and good. Do you hunger to know Him ? Edited July 15, 2018 by Mike Mclees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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