I'm thinking about going to church again after not going for a long time. I feel a little strange because I dont know anyone in the area and think I will feel awkward being at a church all alone. Was it awkward for you and how did you get involved?
2007-01-12 12:15:45 · 13 answers · asked by jw 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
been ther - done that. just try different churches until you find the right one. you'll know when you find it
2007-01-12 13:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by jomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got out of church when I was 18.
Said that was enough. Left the church i grew up in and walked away. Church was boring and stupid. But, at 20 i found Christ and asked Him to come into my life. So, after 2 years I went back. Yes, it was weird at first. New people had started coming in my time away. Some familiar faces were there still.
But, here's the thing....
Now that Jesus was in the picture, I actually started listening to what the guy behind the pulpit was saying. NO WONDER I WAS BORED. My soul wasn't being fed. His messages were just not speaking anything to me. I left church on sunday mornings frustrated and upset. Nothing he said made any sense and i did not walk out feeling as if I had not really worshiped at all.
Then i started going across town to my best friend's church. The messages over there seemed to feed my soul and things started making sense about Jesus. The environment I was in really lifted me up and I felt a whole lot closer to the Lord.
So, that's the advice I give you.
make sure the environment you are walking into is one that draws you closer to Jesus and the fellowship helps support you.
Don't be afraid to keep looking around if the first church you go to doesn't do that for you.
Hope that helps some
Jesus Loves You
2007-01-12 12:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by revshankumc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a local Non-denminational Church then call to find out who the preacher is. You might meet with him and get to know him prior to going. One of the best things that you can do is have an open mind whereever you go and read the scriptures that are referenced by the preacher in his sermon. Make certain that everything that is said follows the scriptures. The Church should have the Lord's Supper and an opportunity for their members to Give as they have been prospered. These were done on the first day of the week according to the scriptures. (NOT, "whenever they felt like it.") I hope that this is helpful. Be strong and you will find a Lord's Church in your area that follows what HE wrote in the scriptures. Have a great evening.
Eds
2007-01-12 12:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very but recall how the heavens rejoice when a son returns to the father ,first meet someone aswer thier questions ,help out at the cleanup ,stay behind and get tom know people ,bible styies are ongoing join in and/or just listen ,man.woman wasdnt meant to be alone
every one is lonely ,from the first day you know people ,get to meet them on neutral sacred ground violence is unknown ,its just not the done thing in church ,so have no fears.
everone feels awkward but they dont look it noe do they
neither do you ,
we all fit into gods church ,ask people what you can do to help ,visit sick members of the church that are house bound or in hospital and offer to help them perhaps to getto church ,be helpfull treat all as your family
you cant get it wrong really if there is more than one service ,attend the different service times you will find a favoured service and heaps of fun.
2007-01-12 12:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I am 14 and am not an adult, but I did recently start at a new church..It was indeed very awkward and a little uncomfortable,but only because I made it that way. People were very friendly. Make sure you tell peopleyou are new and introduce yourself. Good Job for going again!
2007-01-12 12:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by i can't wait for summer! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it was always a little awkward whenever I moved, and didn't know anybody in the congregation. But the church always provided good mingling activities to help the new kids like me get a chance to really meet everybody, and I made it a point to go to those.
2007-01-12 12:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the pastor/minister/reverend - there might be a new people's meeting to get to know one another. Check out the bulletin board before or after the service, there might be something of interest to give you an opportunity to meet people with similar interest.
Agreed... I felt strange; have been going for a year now, every Sunday, but if we switch and go to an earlier or later service than the one we normally attend, I feel and get looked at as "new". I just remind myself, God invited me - that's all that really matters.
2007-01-12 12:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just sit on the back row. Don't give anyone too much info. If you get too many bad feelings, then try another church.
2007-01-12 12:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by DATA DROID 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In all the churches I've started, and believe you me, there has been plenty, it was never awkward.
2007-01-12 12:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No It was ten years ago and our whole family went but be brave and feel free to attend other groups mentioned in bulletin...
2007-01-12 12:19:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋