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rusha

What church do you go to?

by rushaComment Published at 15:1415:1423 comments23 comments882 Visits882 VisitsReport
Just wondering what church you all go to? Introduce yourself...let's get this group going! :)
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SpartanQueen
October 2008 | SpartanQueen
What church do you go to?

I'm a full blooded Baptist! My parents we're Baptists even before they met. I was only one week old when I went to chruch or rather my mom brought me...

Oh, and did I mention, I'm a pastor's kid. Firtstborn



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giftid3
July 2007 | giftid3
Re: What church do you go to?
Church for me is everywhere, anywhere, anytime, whenever Jesus and I are together and since we are together all of the time, then so is church.  I know it says we should fellowship with one another but not to the point where they become two distinct groups and the purpose we were called is not being fulfilled.  Jesus came on this earth and met and mingled with the people who needed him, not the priests and pharisees and sadducees.  They already knew what instruction was given, after all they were the holders of that, and so for Jesus the place to be was with the people on the Mount, by the sea, in the meadow, in the desert...on and on it goes.  How do you tell people the good message if you are always amongst your own and not out in the world as directed.  Remember, be in the world, not of the world.  I have spent time in churches and have seen the affect the so called righteous have upon those who are trying to meet Jesus, and I prefer to attend my church my way, life and all things in it are my church.


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Robif
January 2007 | Robif
What church do you go to?

Hi All!

I am Rob and worship at Hillsong a Pentecostal Church located at  Baulkham Hills, Sydney Australia. I am an usher or host at their 6pm service and have worshipped there for about 5 years now. Prior to that my wife and I were in uniform with the Salvation Army. Before that I was Anglcan and my wife Catholic. As a child I was attending a Presbyterian Church. So you can see I have had a smorgasboard of religion which has brought me to the same road as you all.... a walk with Jesus.  Hallelujah!

We're in His Hands

Robif



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mommyofone
4.00 (Good) | December 2006 | mommyofone
Lutheran
I grew up in a Christian Lutheran home where my Mom made us go to church every Sunday.  My Dad grew up Netherlands Reformed and rarely attended church with us....he said he had enough growing up!
I now attend a very contemporary Lutheran church.  Before I joined I made it known that I don't get very involved and there were going to be long bouts where I didn't attend.  They were perfectly fine with it and welcomed me as a member of the church.  I have actually found myself going to service more than I thought I ever would.
My husband did not grow up in a Christian home and is still unsure of where his beliefs are.  He supports me in my beliefs and was there for Alexa's baptism and says he will attend some services with us when she is older.  I am not one to push my religion on people and I believe that is why he is so understanding.
I do believe in God and am proud to say I am a Christian.  I'm more the type that believes you don't have to attend service to stay strong in your beliefs.  I like to go out and enjoy the world our God has made for us.  I embrace the beauty of the world around us and Thank God every day for it, my family, and all he has to offer!


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      giftid3
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | giftid3
Lutheran
Unevenly yoked can cause hardships where you would not expect them.  So just be prepared.  Those joined together in Christ will remain together bound in spirit and soul.  Pray for your husband.  Continue to love him the way you are, without the pressures and let him feel the love of Jesus emanate from you as you receive from the Holy Spirit.  Be the living book not preach the book.  Live in the fruit of the spirit on a daily basis and pray that it will overflow from you to your husband.  Ask Jesus to prepare your husbands heart for Jesus and then let Jesus do the work.  All you need do is love and understand, have compassion and wisdom, and let joy and peace continue to lead your steps that all may know the one true living God.


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      Robif
3.00 (Average) | January 2007 | Robif
Lutheran

Keep giving thanks to God that your husband is finding Jesus in his life and wanting to worship. I have found from two marriage breakup that being unevenly yoked makes the marriage very shakey. My final and third marriage has God at the top. We are both full on for Him and place Him above everything else in our lives. For this He has blessed our marriage beyond our wildest iimaginations. We have only be married 5 years but they have been the best years of our lives.

Keep aspiring to a family in love with God. He will uphold your prayers. God Bless



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           giftid3
March 2007 | giftid3
Lutheran

I am glad you were finally able to find one evenly yoked.  A point though, when you look at the heart at the core the essence you will see what God made, and sometimes the reason for being unevenly yoked is because you do not fit.  The Lord Jesus Christ showed me that my husband and I were unevenly yoked, and he showed it to me like a wedding ring.  One half was me and the other half was my husband.  When God joined them together, although they fit they were not even.  This meant I had chosen the wrong one.  Well lesson learnt first time.  Next time wait on God.  When you wait on God He brings the one who you are evenly yoked.  He has shown me mine but our relationship is rocky.  That is because the one that is mine is still covered in mirey clay from sin and so He sent me to help them be free by showing them Him, Jesus.  If you do what the Lord wants, it will always succeed, but if we do our own ahead of Him, we tend to make mistakes.  Anyway, that is my whakaaro (thought)  and my experience.



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dannicoyer
4.00 (Good) | December 2006 | dannicoyer
What church do you go to
Hi! I actually grew up Lutheran. But my dad grew up Pentecostal. *I always spell it wrong* Anyways, I started going there cause I liked a boy when I was about 13-go figure! But then I met my now husband. His uncle is actually the pastor and his grandpa built the church. It's a smaller church, which I like cause I like that you know everyone and everyone knows you. The core is my husband's family and my dad's side of the family. It's growing off of that. They are wild Pentacostals though. Some people shun this type of religion cause it's "different" but I think as long as God is your main focus it really doesn't matter what you call your religion. My pastor always says he's for non denominational churches, I agree you don't need a title to have a faith.


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      giftid3
February 2007 | giftid3
What church do you go to
You are sooooo right about not having a title to have faith.  Jesus did not say to his disciples  ..."now go out and make your own church denomination and spread across the earth teaching what you want to teach to make people follow you..."  Is it not more that he instructed us to go out and make disciples for Jesus and share the good news of salvation.   The denomination is what was created out of the world not from God.  There is nothing wrong with pentecostal as long as they teach what God has given to teach through his son Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, and this is the same with all denominations....If you are building an intimate relationship with Jesus, who cares how you go about doing it, for it is his spirit that leads and guides you, not man's.  My view anyway....


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kseers
November 2006 | kseers
So Sorry to hear that!
It is hard when people judge you - that is not their place, but God's.  It is between you and Him.  i can understand that people want to offer their advice, but sometimes we just need some understanding and love in a tricky spot!


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nell18-3
November 2006 | nell18-3
What church do you go to
I was brought up in a Christian home and it was a rather strict upbringing however i now attend a large Evangelical Anglican church. Been somewhat disillusioned by christians lately as going through a divorce which as a christian i'm not happy about, however, neither was i happy or being blessed in an emotionally abusive marriage, I have had lots of 'christians' telling me I am going against Gods teaching so whilst I still have a strong faith. I am very wary and scared of speaking to christians!!


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      giftid3
February 2007 | giftid3
What church do you go to
Do what you know in your heart of hearts is right for you and your family.  I also am the result of an abusive marriage and then divorce.  Jesus is a God of love not of condemnation and criticism because we made a mistake.  Jesus loved me so much he could see, hear and feel my pain, and so he orchestrated steps that would set me free from the bondage of sin and death.  He later showed me that my husband and I were not of the same.  Those God joins together are joined in perfect symmetry like two halves of a circle.  My husband and I although it seemed we fit, did not and as such, our relationship was violent.  I have learned to take no heed of what others think for they are not God and they are not the ones who gave their life for me and so have no say on anything in my life.  The only one to do that is Jesus himself. and he wont do that because he is love.  Remember Calvary and the last words Jesus said "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do".  So don't you think Jesus forgives you and as such has the right one for you when the time is right and the relationship with him is sealed secure and deep rooted?  Believe in faith that Jesus set you free,  I believe he set you free from harm.  May God's loving spirit cover and embrace you with peace and contentment within.  Amen


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           nell18-3
February 2007 | nell18-3
What church do you go to
Thankyou for those kind and lovely words.
I believe God is totally supporting me through this.
I have a tough day coming on Friday this week as my ex is coming to collect some more things, I don't mind that he is welcome to anything, its just I can't bear the thought of him being back in the home he also wanted to bring a minister that counselled us in the beginning yet since then has been there for my ex 100% but has nothing to do with me and even put the phone down on my dad when my dad asked for someone to pray with.
What I have arranged for the evening though is that after he has left a couple are coming from my church and meeting up with me and my parents to pray a blessing on the home and remove the fear and presence of my ex so I can feel safe again.
I KNOW God has forgiven me for my wrongs I have taken them to him, but as yet I cannot forgive some of the wrongs that have been done to me. I trust God will lead me to that when the time is right
Thankyou xxx


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kseers
November 2006 | kseers
What church do you go to?
i was brought up in a Christian household, as was my husband.  We both made a decision as teenagers to accept the faith for ourselves.  We currently attend an Anglican church, purely as we live in a small town and that is our nearest.  We would attend any Evangelical church where the gospel is preached.  Our church has become our family as we have had no family around (though that will change soon).  We are keen for our kids to know our faith, but accept that for it to be real they have to accept it for themselves (as we did).  We will bring them up with that goal.


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angelmum
August 2006 | angelmum
What church do you go to
I dont go to church although I am a christian, I was brought up in a very strict what I would call cult religion, so Im a little scared off from joining another church, I did try out a local baptist church but didn't stick with it.  I read my kids the childrens bible and have had them christened, but because of my upbringing will let them make their own choice when they are old enough on which church they would like to go to if any.


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      giftid3
February 2007 | giftid3
What church do you go to
I just wanted to comment to you that you are indeed truly blessed.  Your life's experiences have made you weary of the wolf in sheeps clothing and as such will be able to teach your children well in the way they should walk.  I continue to fellowship with Jesus every day in everything I do from getting up in the morning to going to sleep.  The bible is important as our directional guide map, but the most important thing is the intimate relationship with Jesus.  Through prayer and believing in faith what was written, Jesus showed me how to grow in him without having to step into a church to do it.  I was in a church and the damage done to my children has caused them to be wary of men, but at least still know Jesus is real.  I teach them when they visit me (they're all grown now), the things that matter like how to walk in the fruit of the spirit daily regardless how they are treated etc, and to talk with Jesus about everything, no matter how small or trivial.  If you want your children to follow Jesus then show them by how you treat others and in faith believe in your heart of hearts for that is the place Jesus looks first.  Get to know the man himself, than what man tells you to know.


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rusha
4.00 (Good) | August 2006 | rusha
Baptist
I go to a baptist church and I teach a ladies sunday school class and lead the junior choir.


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JadieLady
August 2006 | JadieLady
What church do you go to?

i dont go to a set church at the moment. my husband used to freqwuently attend the Salvo's but is having trouble finding a Corp he likes around our area. we are about to move, so we will have to find a church that feels ocmfortable there :)

While we are christians, we are not going to 'force' it onto our child(ren) as other paretns have (mine, for example) and it will be completely his decision. having said that, he is going to come to church with us  and make up his own mind when he is good and ready.  but we have already gone out and gotten a childrens bible. its hard not to force it, but i couldnt do that. my mum claims to be wiccan (though never has anything to back it up, and on occasion beleives in heaven and the devil. ) and would always put on all our forms that we were wiccan and i hated it!



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      Robif
January 2007 | Robif
What church do you go to?

Hi Jadie

Hallelujah! The post you made stating that you chose Christ over Wicca made my heart leap with joy. You are both so very young and have so much wonderful time ahead of you to establish God's Kingdom in your hearts and lives.

I too was a Salvationist and in uniform for 15 years. I was what was called a CSM or Corps Sergeant Major, ie 2nd in charge of the Corps under the Officers. It was a huge responsibility but unfortunately those 15 years were spent serving Christ and not getting to know Him. My wife,  who was also in unform, felt as I did, that the S/Army Corps we attended lacked 'Jesus's Spirit', there appeared very little love and only condemnation and judgement. On to many occasions we would go to church uplifted an full of the spirit only to come away deflated, upset or angry. We decided to look for another church, as you are too.

We attended many churches and looked at the 'fruits' of those who attended. Were we seeing 'The Fruits of the Spirit' in those who attended? Was primarily our concern in the selection process. Eventually we were drawn to a Pentecostal Church called Hillsong in Sydney, Australia.

The worship is absolutely awesome and the congregation is 80% youth which is pretty amazing. We definitely are in the lower percentage group being in our late 50's. However God's Spirit is truly active in this church despite its large size [3 000] at each service. God showed me how I had diligently served him at the S/Army but how I had not got to know Jesus His Son. He told me I must start again in my faith. Be re-born so to speak. Forget my last 25 years of religious walk and enter a new relationship with Jesus right from the beginning like I never knew Him. I obeyed and enrolled in New Christian Courses. I was very soon after re-baptised in water and later received the gift of tongues. My life has been blessed beyond my wildest imaginings. My family has united and grown in love. We are seeing daily miracle in our lives and family. God is blessing us and we give Him all the Glory and Honour.

My prayer for you and your husband is that you too may find Jesus in your lives. If you place him at the head of your marriage, home and family life you will never look back. Never underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. God Bless you and your wonderfully beautiful family in all pursuits.

We're in His Hands,

Robif



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           giftid3
February 2007 | giftid3
What church do you go to?
I used to be with the Salvation Army, Flaxmere Corps, Hastings, New Zealand.  I can relate to what you have written for my experiences should have caused me to do what most backsliders do and give up and let go of God.  For me the harm came from the officers and the internal jealousies from my peers.  The church when I entered I could sense the Spirit of God but as time went by I noticed a change and realised that something else had taken over.  The gift given to me God through his son Jesus Christ, senses injustices, wrongs, hidden agendas and the like and so it caused my walk to be very difficult.  I was even approached to may be find another church, but Jesus sorted them out.  He was the one who directed to the Sallies and there I was to remain until he led me elsewhere.  The spirit of man had taken over and I have found this in other Corps around NZ.  It is sad for they are still his children but they have allowed the pharisee spirit to control and so the rules and traditions have replaced the intimate relationship with Jesus.  I am glad Jesus is who he is for he made sure I learned well where I was to be and who I was to listen to.  Now my relationship with Jesus is at a level that has me wanting more and more of his saved to seek.  They are still bound by the spirit of man and cannot see what God is pointing out to them.  Instead they judge and condemn the ones God has sent to them.  Prayer brother, that is what is needed, pray for the breaking of the spirit of man upon the children of God.  I am truly blessed to find one who knows now like I do.


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      kseers
November 2006 | kseers
What church do you go to?
What an interesting story, how did you get involved in church?


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      JadieLady
August 2006 | JadieLady
What church do you go to?
A good book for kids who can read bigger words is The Pilgrams Progress. I loved it, the main character in the story's name is Christian, and he has friends like Evangelist, Hope, Charity etc. he carries a big stone up a hill and gets dressed in white at the top and his stone is gone... etc. its a great introduction for kids around 10.


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mcm
August 2006 | mcm
LDS
I am a Christian and go to the LDS church. I teach Sunday School to the youngest - 18mths - 3years.


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