Hello everyone,
I decided to look into a Christian forum because I have felt a void in my faith for the past few months. My husband and I recently moved and our church is now 50 miles away. There are quite a few churches in our area, but, I know this sounds bad, we're almost scared to try a new one! I think my fear in joining a new church is meeting new people, I'm rather shy, certainly not outgoing. I was brought up Catholic, my husband Protestant. I am not particular of any denomination, just need a Pastor who can really explain the Bible's passages. I read the Bible but often feel I am missing the point of what's being said.
I know I have a lot to learn about Christianity. As I mature and learn more about our faith, I can see a transformation in my attitude and behavior. Although lately I'm afraid that I'm gradually slipping away since I haven't been to church. Hearing God's word each week has a strong influence. Of my childhood friends, I am really the only one left who has held on to their Christian faith. This scares me because I know I've been such a horrible example of a "Christian" while in high school & college. How can I help my friends - who don't particularly want to be "preached at" - come to Christ? I need God's help & your prayers that I may walk more like Christ and help my friends find their faith again. My Pastor once said that the church is made up of failures, and boy I feel like a failure, sometimes even a fraud!
A little about myself, I come from a family with 3 brothers and 3 sisters; I am a twin with my brother Donald & we're the youngest. I have two nephews and one niece. Unfortunately, my parents are divorced. I have been married for just under a year, no children yet, but plan to in the next couple years. I am currently unemployed (less than 3 weeks tho!) and am actively seeking a job in the accounting profession. If I could go back, I would have gone to school for a Bach degree in Nutrition. I think if I could get into a church & direct the coffee hour with HEALTHY options that would be great! Something to think about....
In advance, I appreciate everyone's thoughts & prayers and am looking forward to communicating with some fellow Christians!
God bless,
Sarah
I decided to look into a Christian forum because I have felt a void in my faith for the past few months. My husband and I recently moved and our church is now 50 miles away. There are quite a few churches in our area, but, I know this sounds bad, we're almost scared to try a new one! I think my fear in joining a new church is meeting new people, I'm rather shy, certainly not outgoing. I was brought up Catholic, my husband Protestant. I am not particular of any denomination, just need a Pastor who can really explain the Bible's passages. I read the Bible but often feel I am missing the point of what's being said.
I know I have a lot to learn about Christianity. As I mature and learn more about our faith, I can see a transformation in my attitude and behavior. Although lately I'm afraid that I'm gradually slipping away since I haven't been to church. Hearing God's word each week has a strong influence. Of my childhood friends, I am really the only one left who has held on to their Christian faith. This scares me because I know I've been such a horrible example of a "Christian" while in high school & college. How can I help my friends - who don't particularly want to be "preached at" - come to Christ? I need God's help & your prayers that I may walk more like Christ and help my friends find their faith again. My Pastor once said that the church is made up of failures, and boy I feel like a failure, sometimes even a fraud!
A little about myself, I come from a family with 3 brothers and 3 sisters; I am a twin with my brother Donald & we're the youngest. I have two nephews and one niece. Unfortunately, my parents are divorced. I have been married for just under a year, no children yet, but plan to in the next couple years. I am currently unemployed (less than 3 weeks tho!) and am actively seeking a job in the accounting profession. If I could go back, I would have gone to school for a Bach degree in Nutrition. I think if I could get into a church & direct the coffee hour with HEALTHY options that would be great! Something to think about....
In advance, I appreciate everyone's thoughts & prayers and am looking forward to communicating with some fellow Christians!
God bless,
Sarah
