church issue

janny108 · Oct 12, 2015

I've been going to a church with my husband and besides the pastor/wife, there is one other couple and the daughter. My husband does not want to socialize much so I end up being by myself and it feels akward. It was bad enough while in a church with many people and he was like that, but in a small group like this, it's different. Plus the people have known each other for a lot longer. Nothing really happens outside Sun and Wed evening partly b/c I work on Fri and Sat and I often have no energy for much else on Sun. ? One of my hobbies was singing but since I have had this job for 1.5 years, most stuff is on Sat and I can't do this.

I like the teaching, should we stick with this or look for maybe another group setting elsewhere

this affects friends too. a lot of them have moved away so it's like I have to make friends all over again. The dog park worked for a little while, then most of them have moved on too

Johnnz · Oct 12, 2015

Its hard making new relationships. But they are important. But there seem to be few people in churches with whom relationships become more than social pleasantness. Churches can be lonely places.

John
NZ

janny108 · Oct 12, 2015

ever since I got saved, the main thrust of my social life was choir and sunday school in addition to service times. Work has not been a real strong force since I'm only there 16 hrs a week. Neighbors don't really communicate, they are here and there just like us.

singpeace · Oct 12, 2015

Lord, you promised that when we seek You with all our heart, we will find You.

I ask that You help Janny to continue to seek after You. Still her troubled heart and bring your peace to her mind.

Lord, this is difficult especially for women to figure this out, and right now I know Janny is leaning heavily on You.

I ask You Lord to help Janny give you all her anxieties and fears. Help her release them all to You

Open up Janny's life to not only meet, but come to know and love the friendship of others; especially women.
Her life is an open book before You. Lord, write in it Your words of inspiration and direction in Jesus' name. Amen.

1watchman · Oct 12, 2015

Janny, I will pray for you; and I urge you to read your New Testament daily ---maybe beginning in the Gospel by John, which gives one a good overview of what God wants for us. Make the Lord Jesus your best Friend and walk and talk with Him always for peace, joy, and assurance. Look up for God cares!

Jesus' Follower · Oct 17, 2015

janny108 said:
ever since I got saved, the main thrust of my social life was choir and sunday school in addition to service times. Work has not been a real strong force since I'm only there 16 hrs a week. Neighbors don't really communicate, they are here and there just like us.

Your neighbours are just like ours, reserved and unwilling to socialise with one another.
The important thing I feel is not going from one church to another in the persuit of what you both seek; you may locate a church that suits your needs, however you also need to think practically what works for your lifestyle.

I will pray for guidence for you.

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