Heart and Hands

I am preparing for a journey. As part of that journey, I made this list and was asked to post it by a friend.

How can I serve the Lord and His people?

prayer

participate in Bible studies

worship

communion

"testify"

encouragement

blog

cards

visiting

meals

mentoring

What do I desire in a church?

multiple PM services

open discussion on a variety of topics

theological

social

political

multi-generational

multi-cultural/multi-ethnic

Commitment

to an authentic faith

to a community of believers and seekers

to the neighborhood surrounding the building

to living biblical-ly

NO Faking

What do I NEED in a church?

for it to be Spirit-led

more than 2 elders...who actually do meet the requirements set down by Paul

Christ is the center of all of its spokes

At what Point would I say good-bye to a church and seek membership at another?

if homosexual marriage is accepted and performed

if all ministry and/or leadership positions are completely closed to women

a "formula" church

worship style

admittance style

etc.

if the church is one at which the unstated rule was: "No Perfect People Allowed"