I am not attached to any Church now

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This is why the Spirit isn’t flowing like it should. They’re systemizing everything.
Thanks Bella :) It must be a trend or something, because this Methodist church is thriving otherwise. They are so big they have 3 services, a traditional, which is liturgical , a contemporary, which is packed to the point where you sometimes have to stand, and a blended service (which I've never attended. ) Two youth groups, mission trips, food pantry. Choir, band, Vacation Bible School with 300 in attendance etc etc. They are financially strong and you can feel the Spirit there. It's like they some of these churches have that 'always room for improvement' business model which requires constant innovation. Maybe the pastors want us in small groups for pastoral care, since the congregation is too big, but they present it like its, like you said, a 'biblical mandate.'
 
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I am not attached to any Church now, I was baptized in a Baptist Church in 1992, but I had left that Church long time ago.
I joined several churches after that and became member, but left also due to split of church.

Now, I did not join any church, I did not do Sunday service every Sunday, only sometimes.

Is it a Must for a Christian to join a Church?

Is that a problem to my spirituality?

Not if you continue your study in His Word ... you still need to stay connected to Him.
 
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like you said, a 'biblical mandate.'

You must seek the Lord despite the resources and options they present. I attended a church with a similar setup. They were convinced I was called to full-time ministry (for women) and desired me to lead a bible study and go to seminary.

They were wrong. My calling is in fashion design and I’m creating a custom wardrobe and studio furniture in a sewing and woodworking class. Could you imagine if I’d listened to them?

Ask the Lord to place you in the proper group and area of service according to His will. Man can get it wrong. ;-)
 
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They were wrong. My calling is in fashion design and I’m creating a custom wardrobe and studio furniture in a sewing and woodworking class. Could you imagine if I’d listened to them?

That's awesome. I considered fashion at one point. A company must have seen my blog and approached me about becoming a partner VIDA | Art-Inspired Clothing, Accessories & Decor. Zero Waste. They put your designs on whatever you want-scarves, dresses, purses etc. and print on demand. I don't know if they accept patterns but rather just print patterns you submit. As far as furniture I've been experimenting with resin to hopefully make one of those resin river tables with the unfinished edges. I'm half way done with a resin fish but he is looking like he was put in quarantine for some fish disease. Ive seen stunning resin river tables with little 3d holographic fish painted in the layers of resin. fish.jpg
 
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As far as furniture I've been experimenting with resin to hopefully make one of those resin river tables with the unfinished edges. I'm half way done with a resin fish but he is looking like he was put in quarantine for some fish disease. Ive seen stunning resin river tables with little 3d holographic fish painted in the layers of resin.

That’s a lovely piece. The colors are vibrant are complement the wood nicely!

I’ve seen the print on demand services. I plan to attend design school. My focus is couture and high-end ready to wear fashion. The furniture pieces are a custom made sewing and cutting cart on casters. They’ll allow me to create clothing, home decor and quilts without concerns regarding space or discomfort during their construction.
 
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That’s a lovely piece. The colors are vibrant are complement the wood nicely!

I’ve seen the print on demand services. I plan to attend design school. My focus is couture and high-end ready to wear fashion. The furniture pieces are a custom made sewing and cutting cart on casters. They’ll allow me to create clothing, home decor and quilts without concerns regarding space or discomfort during their construction.
That sounds great. I was about to suggest the General Hobbies and Interest forum on CF but then notice you already post there. There is also a visual arts forum which would include fiber arts/quilting. It sounds like your cart design would be a business in an of itself. It reminds me of a contemporary painter I heard about who redesigned and markets a plein air easel. Anyway, Best of luck. That lifestyle sounds so exciting.
 
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That sounds great. I was about to suggest the General Hobbies and Interest forum on CF but then notice you already post there. There is also a visual arts forum which would include fiber arts/quilting. It sounds like your cart design would be a business in an of itself. It reminds me of a contemporary painter I heard about who redesigned and markets a plein air easel. Anyway, Best of luck. That lifestyle sounds so exciting.

Thank you for the suggestions. I participate in a sewing and quilting community and several groups. I’m working on a capsule collection inspired by a classic vintage aesthetic. I’m making them myself and using my classes to fine tune everything.

There is a purpose behind the woodworking. Interior design is part of my focus. But for household goods and inspiration as opposed to client work.
 
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Meeting at church doesn’t guarantee meeting up with other Christians either. Being an encourager or getting encouragement from others the other days in real life isn’t really much different unless your a shut-in. No different than being an encouragement on CF really. God does not specify putting your John Henry on anything but following Him. He let His people go to ensure that they would be free to worship Him, and specifications are not given about where the 2 or 3 gathered in His Name is limited to. I don’t like being beaten over the head to follow rituals.

You are more likely to meet Christian in church than anyware else.

It is up to you to check out the churches in your area.
Any church that makes a big fuss over ritual would automaticly not be on my list to vist.

May I suggest checking out the 'mysteryworshipper' page on the shipoffools web site in the uk.
vist your churches in yoiur area and complete and submit the review.
It will help you review them, help others thinking about visiting and challenge the church to get there act together.
 
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You are more likely to meet Christian in church than anyware else.

It is up to you to check out the churches in your area.
Any church that makes a big fuss over ritual would automaticly not be on my list to vist.

May I suggest checking out the 'mysteryworshipper' page on the shipoffools web site in the uk.
vist your churches in yoiur area and complete and submit the review.
It will help you review them, help others thinking about visiting and challenge the church to get there act together.
(( May I suggest checking out the 'mysteryworshipper' page on the shipoffools web site in the uk.)) I don’t live across the pond but thanks anyway :)
 
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(( May I suggest checking out the 'mysteryworshipper' page on the shipoffools web site in the uk.)) I don’t live across the pond but thanks anyway :)
so what.
In an internet age people post on all sorts of sites.
Look it up and look for american churches.
 
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If I go to church and always sitting at the back alone, not talking to anyone, what good is that to me?
You are there to 1) worship and 2) be instructed in the word of God, aren't you?
 
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There are many of us who simply cannot get to Church since we are house bound. Thus, we rely on forums like this one to bring us fellowship in Christ.

There are millions of Christians alone in nursing homes and prisons who will never be able to get to a physical church again.

Only our Compassionate Christ can bring us Salvation. A Church building is just bricks and mortar. Christ is Grace and is with us from the hour we first believed.

We were once were lost but now are found.
 
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There are many of us who simply cannot get to Church since we are house bound. Thus, we rely on forums like this one to bring us fellowship in Christ.

There are millions of Christians alone in nursing homes and prisons who will never be able to get to a physical church again.

Only our Compassionate Christ can bring us Salvation. A Church building is just bricks and mortar. Christ is Grace and is with us from the hour we first believed.

We were once were lost but now are found.
Amen brother. In cases such as people who are in prison, nursing homes and such the ‘church’ should go to them.
 
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There are many of us who simply cannot get to Church since we are house bound. Thus, we rely on forums like this one to bring us fellowship in Christ.

There are millions of Christians alone in nursing homes and prisons who will never be able to get to a physical church again.

You are quite right about that. However, our friend who created this thread and asked for our advice is not in one of those groups (according to what he told us). So the replies have tried to address his own situation.
 
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