I need some advice. Real answers only please.?

Question

Okay so I just sort of fell into my faith and I don't know where to go from here. I actually Emailed a pastor asking for advice, but it's been about a month since he told me he'd put me in contact with the assistant pastor at the church. So I've basiclly accepted that that's fallen through. What I need to know, is what do I do now. My parents didn't really take me to church as a child and I just started reading the Bible. I'm 16 by the way. I mean do I just walk into a church and sit down, or do I need to, I dont know introduce myself to the head of that church first. As you can see I'm really quite clueless when it comes to this subject. So I was hoping all you girls and guys could help me out. As I said before please only answer the question with a real answer. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hey Clint,

First let me tell you as a person who has been walking with the Lord for over 15 years now that we have ups and downs. It seems like you are taking some good steps to grow in your faith. Reading the Bible, seeking a church and seeking the counsel of a pastor are all very wise steps.

i really can't explain why your pastor has taken so long (esp. to ignore such an important spiritual need), but i can offer my help to you as youth/college pastor. If there are any questions you have about Christianity, church, etc., feel free to email me. i may even be able to help you find a church in your area.

i didn't grow up going to church and i met Jesus when i was 18 years old so i think i can relate to what you are sharing on quite a few levels.

You should be able to walk into a church and people usually come to greet and meet you. If you have a friend at school maybe you can visit their fellowship and they can introduce you as well.

i hope that helps, feel free to email.

Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 2

Hello and allow me to answer a real answer but one in which comes from God's Word The Holy Bible, in Heb.1:5-9, 13:8, John 1 we understand Jesus is GOD, and now in Acts 2:47 Jesus added daily TO THE CHURCH as such as should be saved, the purpose of Church is like unto going to a doctor, one does not say i am too sick to go to the doctor, a doctor is for sick folks, well the church is too, its for sinners, now the question is "which church" okay i want to point out one thing here before we move on, in James 2:19 we read that satan himself believes in God and trembles, its NOT enough to just believe, one must BE-LIVE, and now lets pick a church, and the best way is to pick the church is to find out which one the devil hates, in Rev. 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Now the remnant is the church, and notice it says ones that keep ALL the commandments [not suggestions] of God and there are ten, that includes the Seventh Day Sabbath [commandment number four] which is from sundown Friday [Gen.1 states evening and morning were the first day, evening and morning were the second, sundown to sundown is how God tells time] so the seventh day is from sundown friday until sundown sat. sunday worship [honoring the SUN, not the SON] which is the first day of the week is a mans tridition and never has the first day been called holy and if God did not make it holy then one can NOT keep it holy either and has the testimony [spirit of prophecy see Rev.19:10] i maintain that church is The Seventh Day Adventist Church, you can get free on line bible lessons www.amazingfacts.org email not messenger me also [e-mail] God bless

Answer 3

Go to a few churches of different denominations, so you can get an idea of what appeals to you. Give each one a month of sundays(4), attend as many functions as possible, be very observant of how they treat "everyone" do they practice what they preach???, How do you feel when the service is over? Do you look forward to attending services?? Check out the sunday school programs, what are they teaching?? Are you learning anything that you really didn't know/understand before.?? Is the pastor approachable ??(sometimes they get to big for regular people). Do you have any friends, neighbors, relatives, that you can approach about this, that are active in a church and can show you the ropes?? When you seek God, know that he is always with you. And will lead you to the answers that you seek. Whatever you do, don't give up your search. It took me a while, but God didn't give up on me, and I know he will guide you. Seek and you shall find

I thank and Praise. the Lord for smiling down on you

Answer 4

The Bible is good. Read it every day (Psalms 1:1-3). Pray all the time. The Psalms are good. Anything you've been reading lately is good. Christian churches can be a bit hairy. 1 Corinthians 11:17 onwards. James 4 and 5. etc. It's mainly about your walk with God. Put your all into it and keep praying for comfort, strength, peace and understanding. It's not about finding something fun and friendly. That's what cults do. James 4 says to change your laughter to mourning and God will lift you up.

Answer 5

I'm not really sure what it is you are asking about, but that could be because that you yourself do not know what you are asking about.

I will take a stab, and you can decide from that: some event came along and made you think about something deeper in your life, some 'connection' to something greater than yourself. Because of this connection, and because you do not know where to turn, you have turned to the one place that feels like it has the answers or at least a place to start looking for them, your local church.

Any book that opens one's mind to the spiritual is a great place to start, and sometimes it is better for you, since you have chosen the Bible, to simply read it from start to finish, and write down any questions you have as you go. By doing this, you are both acquainting yourself firsthand with what you are learning, and you will not have any preconcieved notions about what questions to ask beforehand and why, therefore they should be of a deeper spiritual nature.

Also, any properly prepared person of faith will have no problem with any question you may bring them, and should even be welcoming of such inquisitiveness for it shows a hunger for that which is deeper. In addition, reading it once will familiarize you with its contents so that you can go back later and study the nuance and context even fuller. Re-readings can be very rewarding, especially when one does so with an open heart. Good luck.

"Ask, and you will receive. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. For the one who asks, receives. The one who seeks, finds. The one who knocks, enters."

Matthew Chapter 7.

Answer 6

There is a verse in the bible in 1 John 4:1 "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."

You might be wondering why I used the verse. It is God's sggestion thru St. Paul to his children that we should test the spirits. Have you tried searching for a church that teach the completeness of the word of God in the Bible? Because if you did, you should feel any shyness at all like what St. Paul did Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."

You might want to check this sites:

www.theoldpath.tv
www.esoriano.webpress.com

Answer 7

Have you considered becoming a Catholic? It is the oldest church of Christianity, and you may find it quite to your liking. If interested you can go to a Catholic church on Sunday and sit through a mass (without participating in the Eucharist initially) to see what it is like. Most churches offer a course called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, which explains the beliefs and practices of the church. You can get info about the course from the priest. After taking the course if you are still interested you can be baptized (unless you already are) and confirmed and start participating fully in the mass. Whatever you decide I wish you peace and love in Christ. Welcome aboard!

Answer 8

I've never heard of rental equipment of this type. If there is, the cost (I believe) would equal or exceed the cost of the equipment itself, because you probably wouldn't catch on film the event you want the very first night. It's something that would be on-going night after night, and the results uncertain. You're in an unfortunate situation, no question about that. Even if you placed some surveillance equipment out there, the quality of photo or film during the night hours may be sufficient to register a suspicious event or even the slashing itself, but perhaps insufficient quality to identify the person(s). You may have to resort to more economical means of prevention, rather than capture...but thinking about lighting that turns on when movement is detected, advising neighbors of the problem, etc. Sorry my message does not carry much promise.

Answer 9

No, you should still try to find the pastor of the church. If you just "walk in" without knowing the ins and outs of the services, it could be a real sticky situation. I recommend reading up on the different sects out there and seeing what you can find. Many churches seem to have youth groups for people your age anyway.

Beware of groups or individuals who claim to "not have a church". Not to say that one has to belong to an organization, but there are some sick groups of religious zealots out there who prey on people in your situation. You don't want to belong to a group whose "Church" is some guy's living room.

Answer 10

You can walk into most any church that you wish. You can simply sit down, or you can introduce yourself to the minister or other members of the congregation. Always feel free to ask questions (you can't be expected to learn anything about that church if you don't, after all!). See what activities they have during the week (many churchs have different activities, many of which cater to people of different ages, interests, etc.).