i haven't gone to church in over 3 years, for personal reasons. Let's just say, my mate cheated on me for 6 months with a church girl. After that, I lost all respect for Christians, and haven't wanted to be around them. But I want to try again.. at a new church.
But I don't like that, as a member, you are expected to support the church with your "prayers, presence, gifts, and service". I am okay with all of those except the gifts. Do they like, bill you for church? Or ostracize you if you don't give? I can barley make ends meet as it is, I wouldn't be able to uphold that leg of the table of membership. Should I not join?
And also, is it OK to take communion before I am an official member? I was baptized and confrimed as the same religion as this church.
2007-12-23
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