how can i stop myself from being nervouse in a sunday school class or youth group meeting?

Question

im going with a friend to a youth group meeting/sunday school thing and im nervous i dont know anyone there!!!!!!! what can i do to make me not so nervouse and more calm

Answer 1

A few shots of whiskey will do the trick!

Answer 2

Well I believe all youth are a bit nervous when they go to a new place, but just remember, you'll meet new people, perhaps make new friends, just be yourself, you are beautiful, you are a creature and a child of the Almighty God, He will be with you, and pray about it, ask God for peace:
Phi 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Phi 4:7 And the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu

Answer 3

Have you ever heard of instincts and intuition? Being nervous in that environement is a big red flag especially if you are not prone to being nervouse. Your intuition is telling you that going is wrong for you. Don't squelch those signals - God gave them to you for a reason. The more you repress your own intuition, the more vulnerable you become to predators and there are planty of them even in the church. Take care. God be with you.

Answer 4

I merely taught a chain for our intense college pupils and then for our adults. next spring, our congregation is having a preacher come for a gathering and his situation would be Evidences. With that suggested, i'm going to admit that it is not something we spend distinctive time on, yet advance specially circumstances in our known classes of learn.

Answer 5

I understand it's hard not to be nervous when you're going to be in a group of people where you don't know more than one person. Just take a deep breath and remember (or at least try to) that there is nothing to be worried about. If you're friend likes these people - then chances are there's nothing to worry about.

Answer 6

Don't go.

Actually, I know exactly what you mean about feeling uncomfortable in those sorts of groups. I was involved with a Christian group when I was younger and I eventually realized it was making me miserable.

After giving the problem some serious, honest thought, I realized that the main reason I was unhappy was because deep down I knew that the religion didn't make any sense at all. It was obvious that the whole thing was just a stupid lie.

I was uncomfortable because I was subconsciously upset about being in the company of liars and delusional idiots.

Worst of all, they were constantly pushing me to try to convert others to their religion! They wanted me to go and find people to irritate by trying to convince them to believe in ridiculous lies!

When I finally was honest with myself, I not only felt uncomfortable being there, I felt rather nauseous.

Believe me, you'll be happier if you get the heck out of there and stop associating with those kind of people.

Answer 7

Give yourself more time to adjust to the people, the environment. I would think that a real christian would be more welcoming to a stranger (so to speak). Try participating...joining in the conversations, activities.If your shy, that is a hard thing to do. Sometimes you making the first move helps alot...

Answer 8

Just say a little pray everytime that you feel nervous about it and don't forget to say another one on the way. God knows that you are concerned. He will be with you and of course so will your friend. I am glad that despite your current feelings you are going. God will take care of you. Just trust Him to do so and have a great time. God Bless. (I will say a pray for you.)

Answer 9

Jesus Christ, take some anxiety pills. It's just Sunday school and you will be with friends. It's no different than any other place you go where you don't know anybody.

Answer 10

Be friendly - you already have something in common, so it'll be easier.

You could talk about your own church, school, hobbies. Ask lots of open ended questions, so they'll talk more and you won't have to. When it comes down to it, everyone just wants to talk about themselves, anyway.

Don't be disruptive - even if you don't agree with what people are saying, its extremely disrespectful to interrupt, argue, etc. After all, you're technically a guest.

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Answer 11

You do know somebody there....your friend! I think its nice of your friend to invite you to this event. Just go there, stay calm, say a little prayer, get to know people and listen to what they say and discuss. I'm sure you will find yourself into what's going on and will get involved. Good luck!