Church ?

[crazynutsx]

Hello everyone, i am a new christian but i have never been to church in my life

I do not know anyone who is a christian or anyone who goes to church

Do i just turn up on a sunday ? Im not sure what to do

Any help would be much apreicated

 

[SharonL]

This is wonderful news - seeking a church will be a big step for you - This is where you listen to the Holy Spirit leading you. I wrote a post that might help you in your decision - just scroll down until you find the thread - What denomination should I be - it will help you. Don't get mixed up and confused by what everyone tells you - each person has their own faith they want to defend - but the important thing is that you just put your hand in the hand of Jesus and say 'lets go' - the Holy Spirit will lead you to where you should be.

 

[chilehed]

You can just show up, but given your lack of exposure to Christian worship it might help to show up a bit early to talk to someone.

 

[LWB]

I think it depends upon how outgoing you are. If it was a church whose doctrines and statement of faith I agreed with, I would probably want to meet the pastor/priest some time during the week, to express my interest and seek his guidance.

I don't think there is any point in attending a church if you don't have a strong bond with the ministers, and a connection with the other members. So some kind of official introduction would be essential for me.

But if someone was outgoing, and able to introduce themselves before or after the service, go for it. Just show up on the day.

 

[Sketcher]

Yeah, just show up. You may want to dress differently, depending on how you typically dress - leave the band shirts at home, for example. Maybe a step down from "job interview nice."

 

[heymikey80]

mkay.

Churches are hard to fathom. Yes, simply attend any church.

Look around for groups that're willing to encourage your Christian walk. There are churches that go through the motions; and there're churches that actively live out life in Christ. Seek the latter; when you've grown, you'll be able to light fires in the former.

 

[1watchman]

Hello everyone, i am a new christian but i have never been to church in my life

I do not know anyone who is a christian or anyone who goes to church

Do i just turn up on a sunday ? Im not sure what to do

Any help would be much apreicated

To keep this simple, let me just say a few important things: First, no one can go to church, for a true believer in Christ is in the church --the body of Christ, the household of faith, etc.

Go to a sound Bible teaching church gathering without a lot of doctrines, rituals, ceremonies, programs, entertainment, etc. I may know of some in your part of the world, for I am associated with a worldwide fellowship of simply believers in Christ, and non-sectarian, who hold closely to the Word of God. You can write me at my profile.

Read your Bible daily (beginning with the New Testament, I recommend). You will find the salvation of God there in such as John 3; Rom. 3; Hebrews, and 1 Jn. 5.

Church meetings can be helpful if they hold to the Bible and not just take a verse here and there. Much help can come from REAL believers in Christ, such as you can find at this site. Look up always, and receive God's belove Son!

- 1 Watchman

 

[LilLamb219]

Hello everyone, i am a new christian but i have never been to church in my life

I do not know anyone who is a christian or anyone who goes to church

Do i just turn up on a sunday ? Im not sure what to do

Any help would be much apreicated

Do you have a particular church in mind? Call up the church and speak with the secretary. Tell her the situation and ask if there is someone who would be willing to meet you and greet you at the door and guide you through the service It's always nice to know someone supportive will be there for you!

 

[JasperJackson]

Hi crazynutsx

Have a look online for websites of churches in your area. Any church worth its salt in this day and age will have a decent website. You should be able to find a "statement of faith". Check that to make sure they're a bible based church. Stay clear of any churches that seem to emphasize some obscure theological doctrine at the expense of everything else. And above all - pray. Pray that God will lead you to a good church that will become your home.

God bless,
JJ