What would Jesus OR you do?

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

I sometimes think they are embaressed of being exposed in public, that they actually DO go to Church, in case you talk too loud and passersby hear you mention....GOD.

Could be, but you never really know what people are going through!

I know what your saying is true .... with the busyness of life etc.....but this is for the Believers who have recognised you but choose to NOT acknowledge. There's a difference. And frankly I'm sick of it. It's not Christian plain and simple.

I somewhat agree! As Christians we should at least acknowledge someone when they acknowledge us.

If I see someone from church out in public I will wave or say Hi or whatever, but I often don't feel like standing there and chatting with them for 20 minutes. This usually has to do with the fact that when I'm out in public i usually have a REASON for being there. There are actually people who don't like the whole small talk thing. In church I have time for that because thats the reason Im there- FELLOWSHIP . . . Maybe I'm a jerk but I don't really think it's that big of a deal.

No, you're not a jerk. Sometimes I just want to get to the store and take care of business so I can get home and take care of other business. However, I do acknowledge people when they acknowledge me. Not for a 20 minute conversation, but at least to say HI! If I do have time I will visit with them a little while. But, if I don't really have the time I politely say something like, "It is so great to see you, but I really must be going. Take care of yourself. I'll see you later." Nothing wrong with that, but I at least acknowledge them; even if it's just for a minute.

[carrielles]

HUGS to all my Christian brothers and sisters!!!!!

[paperflower]

Let me have the podium for a sec...my church went from having two services to four. We moved to a larger building and it went back to two again..we are now back up to four services on each Sunday. Make that five if it is the first Sunday.

Now I have a schedule that I work on Sunday mornings. I do my bible study over the internet because when I am in church they speak to those who have made the "cut". What is the cut, darn if I know. I went from being one who people spoke to, shared things with and I know from being in or at our women's conferences some very personal things. Things I would never repeat. So how did I get outest??? I will remember being at a baby shower some years ago. I spoke to a member who I did Bible study with every Monday night, at the shower she asked me how we knew each other. I even called her by her FIRST name. So from my experiences and the way they don't speak in church or IN public....oh please let me not forget to put this one on here. One Sunday morning before praise and worship I gave a note to a lady I had spent quite a few hours talking to and getting to know well in Bible study. It was about a personal situation that I wanted to talk to her about. Now don't go and say maybe she didn't want to be involved. If she sat and told us some very personal things in our study she (I hope) should feel free to talk to me. (one thing about my church it was a place to come and be able to share and get things off your chest. we had some of the most awsome Bible classes and teachers) I gave her my number and all. Now there is one other lady who will come to me on my job asking for work but she will not ask me about church. Umm maybe she is not there herself????

Any how..back to what I was saying...the lady never called or followed up with me. I saw her one other time and said hello but left the subject alone. When I give out my heart I don't like it stepped on so I keep it protected.

Well that is just my view on this....maybe with the growth of some churches they have LOST THE MEANING OF WHAT GOD INTENED FOR US TO DO.

[Northern lass]

Sadly I have also found that people often don't speak IN church. The large churches seem too busy and the small ones too cliquey! Don't bite my head off here - it's just MY experience! However, I keep trying and this Board is a wonderful back-up for fellowship, even if I have to make do with cyber hugs!

[ladypeartree]

Is this the time to admit that I once walked right past my own grandmother in a shop

it took me years to live that one down ...but I honestly just DIDNT see her and yes she says she said hullo and smiled and was about to give me a hug ...I JUST DIDNT SEE HER ..dont know where my mind was but it certainly wasnt in the same place as my body I am just so glad that my nana didnt hold grudges or take offence but biy was I teased by the whole ( VERY large ) family for many years

[kat8585]

Sadly I have also found that people often don't speak IN church. The large churches seem too busy and the small ones too cliquey! Don't bite my head off here - it's just MY experience! However, I keep trying and this Board is a wonderful back-up for fellowship, even if I have to make do with cyber hugs!

I agree, churches big and small are cliquey. I don't ever seem to fit in because I'm single and over 50, for one thing. For another, people seem to already have their friends, and tho they are friendly, they don't want to become friends.

[Northern lass]

Is this the time to admit that I once walked right past my own grandmother in a shop

it took me years to live that one down ...but I honestly just DIDNT see her and yes she says she said hullo and smiled and was about to give me a hug ...I JUST DIDNT SEE HER ..dont know where my mind was but it certainly wasnt in the same place as my body I am just so glad that my nana didnt hold grudges or take offence but biy was I teased by the whole ( VERY large ) family for many years

Yes, I agree. Sometimes when I am out my mind is miles away and I don't "see" people" (but I'm sure I'd see my grandmother!)

[Guest lnj]

HUGS to all my Christian brothers and sisters!!!!!

LOL...

[Guest lnj]

It's not about having a huge chat but just acknowledging, being polite and continuing in your way. That's what I usually do anyhow.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

It's not about having a huge chat but just acknowledging, being polite and continuing in your way. That's what I usually do anyhow.

I agree. You don't have to spend forever chatting with someone. Just acknowledge them (especially grandmothers ) and go on about your business.

I will, however, admit that there have been a few times in my life that I spotted someone in a store that I REALLY didn't want to acknowledge, so I hid from them. Why? Because, I was in a great big hurry (as most of us are these days) and some people are not the type to just say hello. They are the type that talk and talk and talk some more. Don't get me wrong. I like these people. They really are friends, but it's always very difficult to get away from them; especially when I'm in a hurry. There are time I just don't want them to see me, so I hide.

I know! I know! That's not very polite, but there are some people in this world who just don't know how to .

I guess situations may be different each time, but in general I do at least acknowledge people I know with a simple "Hello" and a smile .

Anyhow . . .