Going to a new church.

[wingsofevermore]

So I've been going to a new church for a few weeks and it's alright. It's a pretty big church with a lot of people, not to mention a ton of attractive, god-fearing women

This sounds pretty stupid but how do I approach and make friends?
I'm pretty socially retarded so advice. Plz.

 

[Luther073082]

Getting involved in different ministries outside of worship helps to fit you into the congregation well.

Simpily getting involved in one ministry outside of worship will help you to meet some people, that in turn will often lead to you meeting other people simpily by the people that you know from that ministry introducing you to others.

That is honestly the best way. Bible studies also work for this as well.

If you don't have time for any of that, attending worship on Sunday and talking to people will help but that may take a while.

 

[theweirdn8]

Go over the 1st Corinthians love(13) chapter.

Introduce yourselfs, help others, serve others, be active, attend things, encourage, that should do the job.

 

[GGstar]

Get involved with a small group, or bible study? Throw yourself into any relevant activities outside of the Sunday service, or try talking to people after the service (but I find that a bit harder)

 

[Mr Dave]

I agree with the others that if there's a midweek group/Bible Study you could attend then that would be good. People will meet you in a more intimate environment so you get to know them better than just seeing lots of people once each week. The others would recognise that you're new and hopefully start conversations to get to know you.

All the best

 

[hedrick]

Aside from the kinds of study and devotional activities above, churches always need help. Just about anything you'd like to do you can find there. Most churches need help in the office, visiting shut-ins, teaching Sunday School or other activities with children, and just about anything you can imagine. The pastor would be a good source on this. So would the church secretary. (Typically the secretary really runs the church.)

 

[qrprat77]

Serve God! That's the simplest way I know to make friends in Church.
I met my best friend at church, we've been friends since the 6th grade.
My first statement to him was literally, "Uh, I'm Brandon, will you be my friend?"
SO, yeah, I was literally, a 'social retard' as you say. I was also 11 at the time, so there you have it.