Do you think its a good idea to be involved in a church?

Question

I want to get involved in a local church just to give the books out and light candles etc, I think its a good idea but not everyone would agree, any ideas??

Answer 1

Yes, I do thing getting involved in a church is good. I do however feel before you commit to one, you need to check to see what their basic beliefs and teachings are and make certain they seem to be the common beliefs you share. The purpose of a church is not just ritualistic but also to be an encouragement and support to those of like faith and to come together as a group of believers and worship together. This can be truly a positive strengthenng thing when you find the right place with the same basic belief system as yours. Go with your heart! Seek and you will find what is just right for you.

Answer 2

It doesn't sound as a bad idea and if you think you could do it why don't you ask people in the church do they need that kind of help; maybe they'll tell you they don't need you for that and that would be the strait sign the idea wasn't as good as it looked at the first place. On the other hand there could be other little jobs that you don't know about, and could suit you even better.
Just talk to people in the church.

Answer 3

I think that you should get involved in a church, but make sure it's for the right reasons. Sure giving out books and lighting candles is fun but you need to ask yourself "is this the only reason I want to join a church or is it something much deeper I haven't discovered yet?" Good Luck

Answer 4

Sounds like you might want to go for the wrong reason; to simply gain an experience without the commitment necessary to make your participation meaningful.

Handing out books and lighting candles has no meaning in and of itself. It's what's in the books, and the communal enjoyment that is enhanced by a candle. Handing out a candle does not cause communion to happen simply by the gesture. It represents a deeper understanding between two or more people.

I think attending church it is a good idea for most people: it provides a place to contemplate deeper mysteries, engage in heuristic conversations, meet people and build a community network of folks who, idealy, support your personal and spiritual growth.

But there are some people out there that think that church has to do with what they can get out of it - or what they can give...which are both at their core, selfish ambitions.
In my experience, church is not the place to be selfish, i.e. giving of yourself to the point of exhaustion to please people and earn praise for your efforts, or take whatever you want for yourself - then get huffy when everyone else is not meeting your every need.

The point of church is for fellowship and worship. Fellowship means to walk alongside each other as friends, not judges or blind following of another person.

Worship, because as friends, the congregation acknowledges that there is something magnificent out there that wells up so much praise in each of your hearts that you all can't help but celebrate every time you all meet for services.

I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Bad idea ..to day you get involved in your local church
to give books out ..then light the candles ..then ring the bells ..and sing in the Corie ..and running a Arron for this and for that ..before you know it .it becomes a whole day work hanging around the church ..
I be very careful if i was you ...you know what they say about the church ministers don't you ???

Answer 6

As long as you know what a local church is, and that it's God who wants you to join it - not just what you fancy doing - then yes.

The Church is the body of Christ; a local group of believers gathered in His name. Belonging to them requires being a member of the family of God. You can certainly go along even if you are not yet in God's family because that's where you should hear the gospel. But the really important thing is to seek God in prayer first, asking for direction. The group you're thinking of joining might not be the one He wants you to go to! God is prone to get us to do precisely what we are not inclined to do! Not by coercion, though. You have to seek Him and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. That usually takes a bit of time, so think, pray, and see what happens!

Answer 7

It's important to converse with other Christians. Different view points can help you determine alot more about your faith and beliefs than dealing with it yourself.

Pastors are humans too. Noone said you had to believe EVERYTHING your pastor says. He's just doing the best he can with HIS interpetation of the Bible. Obviously they can make the same mistakes as the rest of of but they are there for yor benefit. You job is to simply take what you can from his preachings and apply it to the best you can of your life.

They also have more knowledge and can help do other things like organize events within the community and so on. Being part of a church congragation can open the awareness to others in it that you may need help with something like finding a babysitter, car, job, or something as simple as sharing prayers with you if you need it somewhere in your life.

I'll admit I don't go to church as much as I should, and I'd like to think it's not manditory but when I do go, I can see the benefits and I know that it puts a smile on God's face. (my opinion)

Answer 8

Religions are the cause of all the suffering in the world. In case you doubt it, take a look at the middle east.

Involving to any religious circles is just supporting the bad idea to continue on earth.

Science has proven that religions are made up thing, approximately 5-8000 years ago, and that can be proven with no trouble at all from any locall library.

Answer 9

i'm a little lost.... just to hand out the books and light the candles.... you don't want to participate or be a part of the congregation? if that's the case then i don't know why you'd want to bother nless it's just for the social aspect. very often those "jobs" are done by people who have been in the parish for some time and are active menbers of the parish. if they are still in need, then maybe it's perfectly suited for you!

Answer 10

I think it's a good idea. I used to be an active member (and now, because of my schedule, an auxiliary member) of the League of Mary, a Catholic church group that does charity work and prayer circles. Working with a church is a great thing and it will help you get a better understaning of your faith (if you belong) or the faith of others.