find a church

I always believed that if God really existed then He’d guide me to Him. Through a lot of hard times I’ve found this to be the case. Many times we may feel like God is so distant, when actually He is guiding us all along (sometimes we just don’t realize it).

I was born into a church, but I had my doubts and my questions. As I searched I know I was guided by a loving Father in Heaven to find the truth. I would love to share with others what I have found, as it has brought so much happiness to myself and my family. Let me know if you would be interested in knowing what I believe.

I am hoping to find a church soon. Of course, to find a church, I have to visit a church. This is hard for me right now because I’m in a bad place with respect to how I feel about myself (see life list: want to lose 115 pounds). I have no clothes that are appropriate for church, and just feel out of place and uncomfortable when I go. I feel our family needs a place to worship and I know I am holding us back. My children and husband want to go to church, and deep down inside so do I. My other problem is that I am also very picky about what church should be like. I am not big on “religion,” but I do have faith in God. I want to find people like me. I see so much hatred in Christians these days, and it just turns me off big time (even though I am a Christian myself). So, this is one of my goals.

currently almost every weekend i travel back to my hometown – seremban – to join my family for church service. it’s about an hours drive from where i currently stay – i’m working in Petaling Jaya, so i rent a room here during weekdays.

i started attending cellgroup with a girlfriend of mine just recently as well.

however, i think it’s bout time for me to start church hunting. i would like to actually belong to a church, start attending prayer meets, cell groups, of that particular church so that i can actually flow with the vision and not feel as though i’m partially here and there and everywhere, and gradually it’ll be a great help for my spiritual growth as well.

it’s been actually a long time but i’m gonna start posting about the different churches here in PJ, till one tugs me in the heart. hopefully, i can find somewhere i feel belonged – flow with the vision of the church, that i’d probably be able to not only be blessed but also bless as well.

so last sunday, I visited CCKL (city church KL). It’s my second visit there. the pastor is not bad, the people are cool and the worship is awesome. i did enjoy myself.=)

Will check out a church in Colonial Heights and Hopewell once we move. There is also a big church in Petersburg. I am looking for a large congregation with lots of activities for middle aged adults w/families. Also want a nursery to watch the kids while we are in church.

So, I’ve been trying and trying and pretty much decided that I’m not going to find one a I agree with 100%. But for now, I am a spiritual person, in my own ways, and that really is enough.
When I have a family, I think I’d like to find a church so they can have that extra sense of community, and become spiritual too-or learn that it is important-whether they follow what we start them on or not, just starting them will make them see a spiritual side is necessary.

But hey, I’m 20. I think for now, since I’ve looked and realized I’m okay without a defined definition of what I am religiously.

I did this when I was in high school. A buddy of mine was going to this church and they have a thing for teens on Wednesday night. At first it was overwhelming. My wonderful mother had told me that this church is nothing but a cult. (We are catholic) I have never, ever been to a church like this before. I got really good into it, good into my faith. Then I straggled away from God and faith. Now that I’m 25 God has placed a lot of great people in my life. My SIL’s go to church at this same church that I was into as a teen. Now I have been going back for about six months and life is good. Last month our daughter was dedicated at church. Over all having a church home is on of the best things.
My advice for those looking: Shop around, have in your mind what you want to get out of church, what type of church you would like (big, small, does a lot in the community, etc), what services does your family need, the religion type. Best of luck! :-)

It is nice to find a place where the sermons are clever and the people are nice but that in itself is not enough.

Provided you are hunting for a Christian church you have to be sure that the church’s teaching accords with what the bible says.

When Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman at the well she likewise wanted to know where to worship. She said to him at John 4:20- “Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”

Jesus intimated to here that it is not WHERE a person worships that is of importance but HOW.

He said to here at John 4:21, 23, 24- “Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father…. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST worship him in spirit and in truth”

That indicates that God is looking for a specific sort of worship. If we are to worship him acceptably we have to make sure that we are doing it according to the truth as laid out in his word. Any good Church has to teach what the bible teaches, not just what they think people will be pleased to hear or what they personally believe.

The members of that church must also worship in spirit meaning that their worship should be more than a mere charade or pretense, it should be heartfelt- affecting their character and permeating every aspect of their lives.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that we should all be careful not to get sidetracked by the the social aspect of the Church hunt. Seek substance.

I really would like to try the church down the street from my apartment. They seem really involved in the community and accepting of all people.

we are looking to be connected to an organic church. I wrote to a website that tries to connect people and they said they had so many requests that they can’t answer them all, they will try to have answers this fall…. so we are still praying, waiting, thinking…

I think I might have found a church. It is about 25 minutes away from me though … although there is a cell group in my area. It is very very diverse, racially, linguistically, classwise, and agewise (although the people tend to be a bit younger). I love it. The preaching thus far has been good – biblically sound yet charismatic. (This has been a difficult combination to find). I am excited!!!!

I might be able to click the “I’ve Done This” button … we’ll see!