Intrepid_Chef
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I have attended my current church for more than a decade. There are many things I love about it, but my frustrations are growing.
They include (but are not limited to
* The fact that many of my friends have left or have been asked to leave, depending on who you talk to and/or whose side of the story you believe.
* The fact that they have lost so many instrumentalists that they have switched to CD worship. Singing backup in the band is one of my greatest joys there, and I am very grieved over the whole thing. I have a hard time and keep going back and forth between thinking, "I can worship with CDs at home" and "why don't you?"
* The fact that my roomate (who has issues with the church and no longer worships there) overheard one of the sad departure stories and said, "THIS IS THE CHURCH YOU WANT TO BE PART OF??"
* The fact that the entire focus of the church is on a ministry I LOVE but cannot participate in because it meets on a week-night.
* The switch to weekly potlucks and the very unrealistic expectations of portions we are to bring because the vast majority bring nothing. (A six-quart crock pot full is no longer an acceptable amount of food for a single person to bring, for example.)
Please pray for clarity. I have found a church in my area I'd like to visit with no expectations beyond being refreshed and taking a break. There are others I'd like to visit as well.
It would be a huge blessing if my roomate opts to go as well ...
They include (but are not limited to
* The fact that many of my friends have left or have been asked to leave, depending on who you talk to and/or whose side of the story you believe.
* The fact that they have lost so many instrumentalists that they have switched to CD worship. Singing backup in the band is one of my greatest joys there, and I am very grieved over the whole thing. I have a hard time and keep going back and forth between thinking, "I can worship with CDs at home" and "why don't you?"
* The fact that my roomate (who has issues with the church and no longer worships there) overheard one of the sad departure stories and said, "THIS IS THE CHURCH YOU WANT TO BE PART OF??"
* The fact that the entire focus of the church is on a ministry I LOVE but cannot participate in because it meets on a week-night.
* The switch to weekly potlucks and the very unrealistic expectations of portions we are to bring because the vast majority bring nothing. (A six-quart crock pot full is no longer an acceptable amount of food for a single person to bring, for example.)
Please pray for clarity. I have found a church in my area I'd like to visit with no expectations beyond being refreshed and taking a break. There are others I'd like to visit as well.
It would be a huge blessing if my roomate opts to go as well ...