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I normally am in church right now but since my hubby is working today I slept in and I'm going to visit my mom today. I miss not being at church because first of all I love God and want to hear the message but also it gives me comfort and energizes me for the week ahead.
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I feel the same way countrygirl12. I know I should go, but don't care much for the people.
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@Kay0338 - The church I use to go to the preacher was always saying stuff about what he saw people doing on his way to church. Aka, mowing their yards, out shopping, etc. I also know for a fact that he and his wife both done things to run people out of the church. Ever since when I hear people talking about people who don't go to church I always think "Step back and ask yourself if you personally are responsible for anyone not being at church". Of course everyone would say no. I grew up in church and have went all my life but lately there is just too much drama and politics.
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I am a christian and I love God but I have no use for church. I have never been to a church where there didn't end up having some kind of trouble or change the way they did stuff. I pray every day, my sons and I read the bible together almost every day (depending on younger sons work schedule) so no I don't go to church. I agree with countrygirl12 too much drama and politics has been my experience.
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I go to church nearly every Sunday....aside from my weekends that I work that prevent me from attending.
I was raised in a certain denomination. I belong to the local church of that same denomination. I do not always feel like I have my spirit fed there. So I also attend another non-denominational church in our town.
I love going to this church. The message is presented in such a way that it is very understandable and personal and applicable.
God is good. He is everywhere and can be worshipped in more places than just in a church. I pray continually....at home, inside, outside, on a walk, in the car....and yes, in the church.
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I try to get at least every Sunday, although I sometimes miss on occasion. I actually went twice this weekend due to the circumstances that I faced. My personal belief is that it is important to worship WITH others. A personal/private prayer life is important, but I do not believe that is enough on its own. Not judging others who feel that way, but do not agree with it either.
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I go to church regularly. The people there are like family to me.
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Yes, I go to church every Sunday and holidays. Sometimes I miss a Sunday, such as when I am away, and I miss it, and watch the sermon on a video when I return.
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When I was younger, I use to go a few times a month. In the past 10 years, I started to go about once a month. Nowadays, I think I might only go a few times a year. I guess when I moved, I didn't connect with the people in the neighboring churches and just didn't see this as a priority (that sounds kind of bad).
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I make it my responsibility to be in church every week, it would be best to say I look forward to Sundays.
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Not often but I use to
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yes go to early service each week.
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Not at all
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I go to Church on Sunday morning when I don't have to work. I am a people greeter at walmart and I don't have every Sunday off. Hope everyone has a good day and may God bless each of you and keep you safe. :)
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I don't attend a near-by church because I have many times in the past, and several different churches but have usually always left feeling like I got absolutely nothing out of being there.
(There's NO such thing as a church with all perfect people in its congregation...many churches have some real rascals, and church is where they SHOULD be.)
Instead, I've found a couple of churches that put their services on-line and I get so much from them in 30 minutes than I ever could in a church here, I could listen to them for hours!! (and sometimes I do...I set alarm to get up early and listen to the 30 minute teaching to start my day, sometimes I re-listen to their teachings to refresh my memory.) Many times I'm listening again later in the evening and ALWAYS an hour on Sunday morning, no problem! It's something I look forward to.
If they were closer, I'd be at their church...but I still consider their church to be my church. :)
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I used to but now that I am working in 3rd shift its so difficult for me to attend mass. Hopefully after summer when i back to days work.
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I try my best to go a couple of times every few months, I feel like most of you, I am Christian and I call myself a Catholic but I do not need to be in Church to pray to God, you can do that anywhere anytime, now with the new Pope the Priests have changed some, and things are a bit more relax that before but every week Church is not my thing
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No I used to go but I stopped a while back because I moved away.
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@Kay0338 - The church I use to go to the preacher was always saying stuff about what he saw people doing on his way to church. Aka, mowing their yards, out shopping, etc. I also know for a fact that he and his wife both done things to run people out of the church. Ever since when I hear people talking about people who don't go to church I always think "Step back and ask yourself if you personally are responsible for anyone not being at church". Of course everyone would say no. I grew up in church and have went all my life but lately there is just too much drama and politics.
Oh wow. I think a lot of people avoid church because of things like this. Aren't you supposed to go to church to worship, not so you can look down on those that don't? I agree, wayyy too much drama involved in churches now days.
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I go to Sunday School, Morning Worship and Evening Worship services on Sunday and I attend our Adult Bible Study on Wednesday evenings. We have such wonderful adult Bible teachers in our church that makes it a joy to learn about God and the Bible. I'm currently getting a break from teaching children's Bible classes to enjoy being with the adults!
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I use to go to church religiously every Sunday morning and evening. I believe in Christ just as much as I always did, but I feel church has changed somewhat over the decades. Now people take their ipods and ipads to amuse themselves, they take their knitting and other resources. Then I ask myself, are we here for the right reasons, or just because it is the "right" thing to do? Do we listen to the message, or do we just like to be "seen". I guess at the end of the day we will all have to answer for our actions and it is not for me to judge how other people listen effectively. What I mean is, perhaps people these days are active listeners.
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I do not, but I would love to start going.
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I use to go to church religiously every Sunday morning and evening. I believe in Christ just as much as I always did, but I feel church has changed somewhat over the decades. Now people take their ipods and ipads to amuse themselves, they take their knitting and other resources. Then I ask myself, are we here for the right reasons, or just because it is the "right" thing to do? Do we listen to the message, or do we just like to be "seen". I guess at the end of the day we will all have to answer for our actions and it is not for me to judge how other people listen effectively. What I mean is, perhaps people these days are active listeners.
lol. I have never seen anyone knitting while in church. But it does not surprise me at all. I have however seen a ton of people on their phones. Most say "oh my Bible is on my phone". Maybe so but not within the Candy Crush app. lol
Like you just said, everyone will answer for their own actions.
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I do not, but I would love to start going.
Kimdud, In the EXTREME and unlikely chance that you lived nearby, I would invite you to visit my church, but unless you live in north central Ohio, it's probably not a drive you'd be willing to make! ;)
But no need for you to wait for an invitation. Find a few options in your area and check them out on your own! I am Catholic myself. Nothing is more uplifting or encouraging to me than attending Mass on Sunday. Many churches (Catholic and otherwise) have welcoming committees who would be willing to talk to you or show you around. It can be scary just showing up without any notice or contact ahead of time since you never know how a group might react to a stranger in their midst!
But if you really feel as though you would love to start going to church, that could just be God's way of calling you there. Just this past Sunday a young girl (7 or 8 years old) was baptized in our church. Her family is not Catholic, but they do send her to the local Catholic school where she is friends with my daughter. She asked her mom and dad if she could get baptized. In the Catholic church, most are baptized as infants and then can later make the choice to be confirmed when they reach young adulthood. In this case, it was a delight to see a child old enough to make the choice herself to be baptized!
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I usually go the church on Sundays. Sunday School at 10 Worship Service at 11. I sing in the choir. The only time I don't go is if I am sick or visiting my daughter.
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I consider myself a Christian; however, I'm also a free spirit. I love connecting with nature and that's where I have the most "spiritual" experiences. I think of my Lord and Master 7 days a week and I do my best to radiate kindness and love without being part of a religious organization.
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When I was a child we would go almost every Sunday. I would like to start going again.
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I normally am in church right now but since my hubby is working today I slept in and I'm going to visit my mom today. I miss not being at church because first of all I love God and want to hear the message but also it gives me comfort and energizes me for the week ahead.
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Yeah when I'm not working
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I usually watch Lakewood Church Houston, Texas - Joel Osteen live via my labtop. :heart:
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we are the church outside the buildings.
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I used to attend church every Sunday. Now, I have a new work schedule and I am not able to attend church every Sunday.
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Yes, I do. I am encouraged by the message and fellowship. Have a terrific day!
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No, I do not go to Church.
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Church is my life and soul. Lately, I am not able to attend church due to different family function but I go to church to give thank and praises.
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I used to. I don't go to church as much as I used to anymore. xD
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I go to church every sunday for fellowship and to learn more about God
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It has been a long time since I've gone to church to just go to church. I've told a friend of mine who is trying to make it a point to go that I'd very much like to go with him. I'm hoping I can get there soon
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I go to church. Ya gotta search for one where you are comfortable.
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I use to go every Sunday but stopped. I have decided to go back
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we have church once a month at our assist living and communion each friday morning
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I generally go just about every Sunday, I love hearing the word and ours is a small church so not a lot of drama; it helps to keep me grounded in all aspects of my daily living.
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Yes, I go to church every Sunday and am sad when I miss a day. I love to fellowship with other believers and I always feel better when I leave.
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I haven't been to a Church in years. Became disillusioned with the Pastor at my Church. All the mess that went on at the Church.
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used to but need my sleep and rest
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I'm a Catholic and I sooooooo believe in God. BUT, I know longer believe in organized religion and i'll tell you why.....My Mom God Bless her use to ALWAYS send me up to our church with a generous donation. One year it was their 60th Anniversary and she wanted me to go to the church and ask if they could have a Mass for her and Dad. So I did, with her generous donation in hand. I went to the rectory and requested a Mass for a certain date and the woman said "I'm sorry but that date wasn't available" I took the envelope out of my pocket and said thank you and that my Mom wanted me to give you this. She opened the enveloped in front of me which had a large sum in it. The woman then said "wait let me check my calendar again", well low and behold the date I asked for suddenly opened up which was the exact date of Mom and Dads Anniversary...I thanked her and got up as she walked me to the door, I stepped out and she said "it must have been a devin intervention grrrrrrrrrr . I composed myself but I so wanted to say to her "NOOOOOOO I think it was the generous donation".....Mom and Dad got their Mass, and I NEVER said a word to either one of my parents about that day. That my friend is why I no longer go to Church but God is in my heart and he has helped me so much and I pray EVERY night no mater where I am, in bed, sitting on the toilet lol..well you get my drift.....that's all she wrote !!...I know my spelling is poor ugggg
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I don't really like church. I'm agnostic now but even when I was Christian I only found one church home I cared for and never found one after I moved. Too much gossip and judgement going on in most of them. Preachers living in mansions and driving Mercedes. Seems to me like they're in service to their egos more than God.
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Haven't been in years. :( I still believe, though.
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I don't really like church. I'm agnostic now but even when I was Christian I only found one church home I cared for and never found one after I moved. Too much gossip and judgement going on in most of them. Preachers living in mansions and driving Mercedes. Seems to me like they're in service to their egos more than God.
Thats why it best if you examine your religeon.Jesus scolded the Pharissees and said they got their reward in full by wanting to be seen when they prayed in public.
Its NOT hard to see beyond a doubt Jesus was Gods son and yet because HE exposed the BS of many religeous leaders they had him put to death!
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I haven't been to church in many years. I used to go nearly every week when my kids were small but really got away from it when they grew up and my husband wouldn't attend my church so I just quit going.
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I go to church every Sunday and during the week at lease 4 days. My church has prayers every day 3 times a day.