DO Christians think that?

Question

I am christian but have thought that it would probably be a good thing if we spent longer periods in Church on sundays like the Mormons do. I do not advocate the teachings of this sect of religion but I do think we should spend more time in church then just an hour.
what do you think?

I certainly hope that informer is not a christian because again you need to read the question. I realize that not everyone goes to church that are Christians but again the point of church is to fellowship.
THAT IS MY ?

sorry, infernomanor. I meant.

I currently do not attend a local church as I have just moved here and am looking, I was just wondering that is all,
Anyone know of a good church in Fresno california?

Answer 1

Yes I do in fact we only spend 2.4% of our life worshiping God! I mean I use the bathroom more than 2.4% of my time. We sleep almost half of our lives. So I totally agree with you we should spend more time in church!

Answer 2

Well, the Baptist churches I've attended have all had services lasting at least two hours, and it's my understanding that the Pentecostals normally have services as long as 3 hours.

And there are also churches that perhaps have both a morning and an evening service on Sunday, for example some Presbyterian churches I've been in.

At the moment, I attend a Quaker Meeting when I'm in the States, and a Lutheran church where I'm living in Europe. These both meet for around an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday.

I guess the time isn't so important to me as whether I, for example, hear a good teaching from the Scriptures, or a witness from someone speaking under the influence of the Spirit.

And of course the fact of taking active part in the service is important - I often sing (solo) at the Lutheran church, and I usually am led to speak at Quaker Meeting.

Answer 3

Editted: You did not say your religion and I do not know anything about these particular churches, but here are some links to some in your area that seems to have a number of activities:

http://www.southpointchurch.com/
http://www.familycommunitychurch.com/
http://www.trinityfresno.org/
http://www.bigredchurch.org/

And I would not be LDS without a plug for what has enriched my life: http://www.switchboard.com/Churches_Church_Of_Jesus_Christ_Of_Latter_Day_Saints/Fresno/CA/2570-/yellowpages.htm

Good Luck to you.

(Original Post)
I am a Mormon (LDS).. but I was NOT always one. I converted as an adult.

When I was a member of another faith, they had lots of activities more than the one hour on Sunday.

On Sunday, the LDS have the main service, Sunday school and additional lessons for men and women and children. Other religions also have things like this. They have scripture studies, womens organizations, children activities, etc. etc.

If you are feeling content with your religion, perhaps you should look into another church with more activities. Or perhaps start a Bible Study class of your own.

I have no idea where you live, but here is an example of a non-LDS Church that has many activites:

http://www.cfc-richardson.org/index.html
http://www.cfc-richardson.org/services.html

Try to find the one where you feel spirit, feel at home and feel you are taught. Church should be more than just a "social hour".

Answer 4

I am Christian but I don't think being a Christian has anything to do with spending more time in church on Sunday than I do now. To me, it doesn't matter if we are there for 30 minutes or 8 hours, what matters is how we behave in our daily lives. How we live our lives and how we treat others, loving and accepting, not judging, being honest and fair. Some of the people I know who are the most active and vocal in church, are also the nastiest, most judgemental people outside of church. I don't think spending more time in church will help those people, either. I think it would probably make them feel like they could just be that much more un-Christian acting the rest of the week because they make up for everything on Sunday.

Answer 5

Well, maybe is the church that you are going, are spending little time with God. Today I'm not at church because I'm in pain, but when I go to church on Sunday, we spend the whole day at church, reading, studding and praising the Lord, cause our lord doesn't give us time, he give us all the time we need, so we need to give Him at list a whole day, plus we do prayers on Monday, Tuesday is men's Bible studies, Wednesday Is Group cell that pray and study the bible together, Thursday is ladies night to talk about the bible and how a christian woman should be, Fridays is youth service. Saturday most gather to preach the gospels in the streets, and Sunday we gather together a whole day again.. So no, not Mormons only do this.. We Christians do it also, you just have to find the real true church of Jesus Christ, cause many churches are by schedule, and our God is not by schedules. Our God is 24/7 with us, so we need to be in communion 24/7 with him also.
If you like to visit us let me know, just email me. We are a non-denominational church of Jesus Christ.


God bless!

Answer 6

Yes I agree more than one hour a week is essential. But it can be on any day of the week. At different times of the year I may go to church four or five days a week. And it is good, you get great teaching as well as fellowship with your "church family". Just as you do not eat one physical meal a week, why eat only one spiritual meal per week. you should also supplement with your own bible study, maybe a book club and even Christian radio and TV programing.

Answer 7

I spend tons of time at church. I will answer by saying this:
1. God has created the local church to help us personally.
2. God has given his people gifts to serve/help others in the church.
3. We need to submit to those God placed over us in the local church.
4. The church is full of people in process...the best church, the perfect church is when we are in God's presence (aka- Heaven).
5. Sometimes it is nice to get away from people.

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

I think it doesnt matter where you are and when your praying or how much time you spend doing it. Your faith is all that matters, if you feel your relationship with God is good enough, then it is. Sitting in a church for an extra hour isnt gonna make you closer to God, especially since half the people sit there thinking about their weekend, or their bills, or what they're doing after church. If you have faith it doesnt matter where you have it or how long you sit in church, the fact is you have it and God wil know in your heart how you feel for him.

Answer 9

I think, lol. As for"time in church" it should be"quality" not quantity. You can read a lesson in a bible in 5 minutes and get more out of it than in an hour in some churches...I use to go to "mormon" church(not my choice:() the one I went to, it was more like a business meeting, where they were talking about how much money they made...for over an hour on that. I cant remember them talking about God or Jesus, or the bible durring the time I was there:(

Answer 10

My church has two services on Sunday morning, roughly an hour and a half long each. You could find a church like that then go to both services.

Answer 11

I am Mormon, and although our church services are 3 hours, I feel most of the time that I worship the Lord is on my own time. I dont think it's the time in church that is so important but how you live your life.