[Faith-talk] Prayer request: finding a church

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Hi Alisha,

I attended a church for many years that was wonderful and used my talents to 
the fullest.  But, the congregation was dying because the members are old.

After leaving this wonderful congregation, I have had the same struggles you 
are dealing with.  It has some to do with blindness but more to do with just 
finding churches to be relevant.

It's like you are out in the world fighting and struggling with day to day 
things and then you go into this bubble of superficial church speak.

I thank God for my salvation and I have been rooted in the Word of God. 
But, some times I feel like I live in the year 2008 and the church lives in 
1985.

But, I do want to belong to a church again because I know that this is the 
only way to keep the relationship with God alive and meaningful.  Plus, we 
are commanded in the new testament not to forsake gathering with other 
believers.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alicia Richards" <alicia716 at msn.com>
To: "NFB Faith" <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:17 AM
Subject: [Faith-talk] Prayer request: finding a church


> I know I have not made a lot of posts to this list, but there is much on 
> my heart this morning, and this seemed like a good place to post.
>
> Long story short, I have been running from God a lot in these past few 
> months, really struggling with my faith.  Last night it occurred to me 
> that what I really need to find is a church.  However, that's not always 
> easy, and I have had a lot of anger with the church.  no particular 
> denomination, but the church in general.  I find that I often get treated 
> like a church's weekly ministry project, not a full member of the 
> congregation who is able to minister to others and be involved in church 
> activities.  Have any of the rest of you noticed this as blind people?  If 
> so, how did you find a church that accepted you as an equal, not as a 
> charity case?
>
> Any feedback would be welcome.  Also, would any of you who are willing 
> please pray that God would lead me to a community of believers where I can 
> belong, grow, and learn?  Thanks.
>
> Alicia
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