What Church do You Attend?

[Guest heavenbound4u]

I am actually mennonite but I go, since I was little, to a pentacostal church called Elim Tabernacle, it is an amazing church. People of all ages on fire for God, I have never felt closer to God then when I am at church. Whoever says you do not need church is missing out. When two or more are gathered in his name he is there, amd I fuly believe that.

[AmyR]

Wow!! So it took me a while to get through all the the posts on this topic but I'm glad that I did. Throughout the posting process you have brought up many of the encouraging and not so encouraging aspects of a physical church. I was raised Roman Catholic then spent a few years away from religion all together as a result of a some of the not so encouraging things that happened in my church back home.

However, God had a plan for me. He brought some people into my life that I spend enourmous amounts of time with for different courses (I'm a chemist). One of my co-workers the summer I was 20, encouraged me to seek after what I was hungry for. That fall, I was saved and attended a AOG church in Fargo for 2 years.

But, now that I've moved to central NY. Those of you that have gone through the church searching process, I'm feeling for you right now. The only thing that I have to say is :oww: !!! It doesn't help any that they lord has lead me that I won't be at the AOG church here (That would be too simple, right?? ) There is so much that I'm learning in this process though about what I truely believed, that no church is perfect, that there is always a hunger for fellowship with other christians, and that denominational lines shouldn't limit a search. A good solid church that embodies the Church of Christ is more important than the label that is etched on the sign in front of the church.

Fortunately, the churches that I've attended here have been extremely open and welcoming and am down to 2 (a non-denominational bible church and a vineyard church). I will keep all of you in my prayers as you go through the trials of finding a place where you can gather in the flesh for love, encouragement, growth, and fellowship.

God Bless you all!!

Amy

[ray]

Whats a Church? Jusst kiddding lol I think the question should be more what is the building in which you choose worship at? Since according to the Bible at least the person is the church. So if the person is the church tecnically you really do not need to go any where. :x:

[pamjane]

did i already answer this...?

oh well.

up at school, i attend church of the nations, which recently became affiliated with AOG. at home (during breaks, etc.), i've been attending a non-denom church called new covenant. before that, i attended northside baptist at home (because that's where my friend goes).

reasons:

COTN--i started going there my freshman year because it's the church that sponsors the campus ministry i began going to. i really enjoyed the church because of its diversity, emphasis on missions, worship, and the people who absolutely love Jesus. most of my spiritual growth, however, has come from the campus ministry. we have an emphasis on discipleship and being real with one another and God.

NC--i started going to this church because i'd heard great things about it and there was a lot of stupid drama going on with my friend and her friends at her church. i fell in love with this church for the relevant, biblical messages, the vibrant worship, spirit-led services, concern for the nations, and diversity. i haven't had much of a chance to get to know people, but i look forward to attending "home church" cell groups during breaks from school.

[Guest shadow2b]

-QUOTE (glorytothelord @ Mar 21 2004, 10:21 AM)

True. "When two or three are gathered together in my name there will I be in the

midst of them". 

I like that verse, it sort of makes worthey boards a church in a way. Right now it is the only one I have.

Sam

- -YUPPPPP--Right on SAm my buddy--pal--friend--Brother----several--several months ago I started "thinking"{very bad

-I-DEE-always gets me inta truble--thinkin that is}anyhow I bagan ta think I was Not accomplishing anything on Worthy--& was just really considering leaving--{to go where??tho I don't know-or why}but ennyhowe---was just kinda lost as what ta do & where ta go--& one day out of the clear-blue-sky--this lill-ole thought hit me

{have you ever thought of Worthy- as A ministry??-For you??}hmmmm???now I ain't saying GOD spoke to me but--like I said--"Thinkin"gets moi inta so mucho-truble--I don't really {Think-I-Thought-that Thought"??} Buyt ennyhowe Here I are & This Place IS my CHURCH & Ministry---Which it's a great"church"--buyt a {ministry for me??"}I dunno--IF I are doin anything too well--or not--

-SO stick with me Bro.Sam--I kinda like yo views -----Sometimes

-yo-silly- Brother-Gary & church-attendee pal-too-

[stevehut]

pamjane,

you seem to enjoy quite a variety there. Any reason why you haven't setled down someplace? I mean, most denominations have a congregation in every city

[AmyR]

Steve,

You have a point. But a church is its people not its label. Just because a church of a certain denomination is good in one city does not mean that it is good in another. Kudos to Pamjane for exploring churches that feed her spiritually.

God Bless you!

Amy

[stevehut]

Just because a church of a certain denomination is good in one city does not mean that it is good in another.

Of course.

But we all need to settle down sometime, and make a decision.

[Guest s2v0h0s5]

I attend Highland Baptist church!!! And as you can see it's a Baptist church!!! I attend that church not because it's a baptist church but because it's the church that i feel the lord has lead me too. I feel like i have a purpose there and that's why i go there. I am 16 and i attend a different church than my parents because of that reason!!!

[stevehut]

I am 16 and i attend a different church than my parents because of that reason!!!

How is it different from the church of your parents?