but my problem is i have only been to church twice and that was like literaly ten years ago. what do i do? should i just walk in and sit or what. oh and i live in houston
2006-08-17 12:03:00 · 12 answers · asked by raul b 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
for most churches, you can just go right in and sit down, dont drink the koolaid though
2006-08-17 12:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just walk in and sit. Or, you could ask friends where they go and about their beliefs, or how the service is conducted, or which version of the bible they use.
Be careful that you don't end up getting in with strange groups. If you are not sure of what is truth, I suggest you stick with traditional denominational. Baptist churches are so varied from sane to insane, so to begin, That may be one to avoid. (I was raised Baptist and nothing wrong with the northern 1st Baptist or many others) Try the largest church in your area to get familiar with church in general. You will be less likely to be singled out and made uncomfortable.
No matter what you decide, just go! Don't give up if you don't like the first one or two..you'll find a place you feel comfortable.
2006-08-17 19:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO don't just walk into any and all . Before you say no to me, give a call to one of the pastors listed below.
The United Church Of God has two congregations in the Houston metropolitan area that meet each Sabbath (Saturday). Our Houston South congregation meets at 2:00 p.m. at
Pearland Praise Center
1201 Telephone Road
Pearland, TX
Our Houston North congregation meets at 2 p.m. at
20737 Broze Road
Humble, TX
We welcome you to visit our services. If you would like to speak to one of our local pastors, please use the contact information noted below.
Ken Giese
(281) 494-0234
Jim Sevidio
(936) 441-2802
If I can be of further help you can contact me at the Church of God - Broken Arrow e-mail cogbao@yahoo.com
In the mean time please go on line to The United Church Of God Check out their Literature Library and the Multimeda Center everything is FREE yes FREE
Have a great day and may God guide you.
2006-08-17 19:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by popeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just walk in and sit. If you were thinking of going to church, A seed was planted ten years ago. Go as you are, God will take care of the rest.
2006-08-17 19:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by Catswoman1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out any or all of the following - get there early and tell whoever at the door that you would like to sit way in the back and watch! They will LOVE YOU TO!
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Houston - Berean Baptist Church, 10250 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77037. 713-447-8484 www.berean-houston.org [Pastor Lester Hutson]
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•Houston - Central Baptist Church Northwest, 7114 Breen, Houston, TX 77086. 281-399-1243 [Pastor Garrick Elizey]
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•Houston - Liberty Baptist Church (Iglesia Bautista Libertad), 6111 Breen Dr., Houston, TX 77086. [Pastor Roy Carrizales iblibertad@sbcglobal.net]
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•Houston - *Helmers Street Baptist Church, 7721 Helmers Street, Houston, TX 77022. www.helmersstreetbaptist.com 713-692-3281 [Pastor David Cunningham]
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•Houston - *North Houston Baptist Church, 125 W. Little York, Houston, TX 77076. 713-694-1121 [Pastor Carl Hodges]
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•Houston - *Parkwood Baptist Church, PO Box 60143, Houston, TX 77205. 713-442-5359 [Pastor Mark Thrift]
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•Houston - Shady Acres Baptist Church, 7330 Vogel Rd., Houston, TX. 713-999-2040 www.myweb.net/~bibleschool/ShadyAcres.html [Pastor Danny Farley ShadyAcresBaptist@Juno.com]
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•Houston - Westside Baptist Church, 9300 Hammerly, Houston, TX 77080. [Pastor Richard Butts]
2006-08-17 19:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no time like the pressent
yes... walk in...
walk up to people and tell them your name
you will probably get more out of it if you go to Sunday school, if they have ana dult Sunday school and its a good way to meet people if you sit down with them
dont be afraid to say, you havent been to church in a while but are interested in going
just remmember in the story the Prodigal Son, the Father waited and watched and eatched hopin his kid would come back.... and the Father in that story represents God who threw a major party!!! so... think of it this way God might just throw a party over you going to church give a couple angels a reason to smile why dont cha?
2006-08-17 19:11:08 · answer #6 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only way I know to start is to start. If you have any friends, relatives, etc. who is in the area, you may ask them to recommend one. I would invite to mine. This Sunday they are giving free gas cards to all first time visitors. Except I think mid-michigan is a little too far from Houston. (LOL)
Good luck and welcome back...
2006-08-17 19:10:46 · answer #7 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure thing...just show up a little early and pick a seat for yourself
make sure you're going somewhere you're comfortable--if you aren't comfortable you can always look to another church...they are definitely not all the same.
2006-08-17 19:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by - - - - - 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find churches in your area that u would like just go to them and find a church u like.
2006-08-17 19:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan's gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup! just walk in and sit down! they will just be glad that you came! I promise!
2006-08-17 19:09:02 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Poetic1♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋