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Hi, I would like a little advice. When I was younger I used to go to church every Sunday, and youth group on Wednesday. Then as I got into high school I started going to Church less and less. Now that I am in college (a junior btw) I basically only go to church on Christmas when I am home on break.
One the weekends I actually want to go to church, but I don't really know all that many people, aside from my roommates but they don't go to church. Because of this I kind of feel weird just going into a church where I don't know anyone. So this is my dilemma...
 
Being 44 now, I was going to let this pass and leave it to "college age" members. But I was draw in by a few things.

First, welcome to CFnet. :)

If you wouldn't mind sharing a little more, I have a few questions... Was there ever anything more besides "going to church"? You had your Wednesday nights, but would you say you ever felt drawn to God?

I just asked, because church is great, but if a person isn't giving him/herself in spirit and truth, then it could be that these were just things s/he did; things that never meant more than "something you do". The fact that you're here asking this tells me that you realize something's missing; that there's some kind of void that is incomplete. That's a bad feeling that has awesome potential!

Dr. Dobson, who was a great evangelist, always said teens through their early 20's are likely to be drawn away from their faith. Things get busy and you have a lot of distractions. They will wander for a while. Especially when s/he was brought up with supportive Christian parents, these wanderers will return to the foundation they were brought up on.

So, it's no shock that you drifted. Hopefully, you had that solid Christian upbringing with which to return to. Were your parents faithful or was it about going to church?

Regardless, it's incredible that you are wondering these things now. I went away to school and studied Math, and I know what goes on campus life. A whole lot of distractions.

My advice is to ask friends who you know and respect which church they go to. Ask if you can go with her. Maybe she could help you feel assimilated much easier. You need a church where you feel welcome. But outside of that, you really need to find close friend who are Christian. There will be people who are drifting too who are shaking their head at you. That's why you need a close small group of devoted Christians who will support you.

You're on the road. Keep walking it. You'll be tempted not do move forward, and scoffed at by non-believers. That's why you need Christian support around you.
 
Try to find a church that has a college group and/or some sort of ministry you can get involved in. It may be awkward at first but you'll get to know people soon enough. Church becomes a lot more desirable when you're actually involved beyond the service. Not that the service is undesirable, but there is just something about getting involved that makes every part of church better.
 
I'm sure there is some kind of Christian fellowship in your college. I'd start there, and get to know some people, then go to church with them.
 
@ Mike, my mom is very involved in the church and would get us up to go to church on sundays, and my grandpa is also a pastor, but he lives out of state. so Yeah I had a very supportive upbringing, but no I never really felt "drawn to God". But for some reason this year I feel like I miss church.
And thanks yoamocuy and bigllama, I'll be on the lookout for those during our school's club fest next semester.
 
Mewku,

Does your college have any youth groups that organize on campus. The Navigators (hence my name) are a group on my campus, that I've become a part of this year and it's been great for me in finding a church. I was exactly the same way, but after joining Navigators and meeting people, I was able to find a church that a few of my new friends went to, making the transition easier :)
 
Finding a college group is a great idea, as stated above.
Another idea may be to start your own. A small bible study, for instance. Bulletin boards are a great way to pass around info, and word of mouth, you might be surprised at the number of people who would be interested. There are probably other people who are searching like you are.
 
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