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People get scared . . .

FuegoPentecostes

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Have you ever brought a friend to a church service and they get scared? A friend of mine was once looking through photos on my iPod and came across a video I took of my church one day when the Holy Spirit was moving. People were dancing in the spirit and all.

My friend, who is a non-practicing catholic I guess, was appalled and actually frightened. I didn't know how to respond? Which made me feel pretty awkward. I told her that it was people feeling the Holy Spirit and she really just didn't understand.

How do you get rid of someones fear of something like this? I'd hate to think if I ever invited her to church she'd be scared to go!
 
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Andrea411

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Have you ever brought a friend to a church service and they get scared? A friend of mine was once looking through photos on my iPod and came across a video I took of my church one day when the Holy Spirit was moving. People were dancing in the spirit and all.

My friend, who is a non-practicing catholic I guess, was appalled and actually frightened. I didn't know how to respond? Which made me feel pretty awkward. I told her that it was people feeling the Holy Spirit and she really just didn't understand.

How do you get rid of someones fear of something like this? I'd hate to think if I ever invited her to church she'd be scared to go!

I go to very lively churches and have worried that people might get upset but if they're willing to go I take them. The Holy Spirit is in control, almost everyone I get to go to church in my family has gone to the alter...... its not about us... Actually you have a good opportunity to invite her to see what a great service it is, not dismissing her RCC but asking her if she'd like to see how people who believe the word of God is true today for everyone, not just for priests or what ever the Lord lays on your heart for her, God bless, andrea
 
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