tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18526870.post8557270791299622294..comments2023-12-25T20:11:24.986-05:00Comments on Folks, Listen!: The Church as a Bar?Pastor Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13083240222410408003noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18526870.post-15218111539510691312011-06-02T18:20:11.691-04:002011-06-02T18:20:11.691-04:00Well said, Carrie! I agree completely. Thanks fo...Well said, Carrie! I agree completely. Thanks for reading and commenting.Pastor Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083240222410408003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18526870.post-11637383391147890312011-06-02T16:01:14.385-04:002011-06-02T16:01:14.385-04:00I hope our church can be a place where a newcomer ...I hope our church can be a place where a newcomer feels welcomed and comfortable, but I also hope it's a place where "regulars" feel loved as well. We all need to remember to speak kindly, show respect, and love others, rather than gossiping, complaining, back-stabbing, criticizing, and judging. Heaven knows there is enough of that outside the church; we certainly don't need it inside as well! Great blog post! <br /><br />PS- Lillith was my favorite character. She was sooo funny!Carrie Sharpenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18526870.post-68663168214507380722011-06-02T14:38:08.840-04:002011-06-02T14:38:08.840-04:00Well said, Alisa! AMEN!Well said, Alisa! AMEN!Pastor Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083240222410408003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18526870.post-6044942251160128332011-06-02T13:35:51.718-04:002011-06-02T13:35:51.718-04:00During this time of looking for a church it has am...During this time of looking for a church it has amazed me just how unfriendly people are. Don't get me wrong I realize that people are hurting and Sunday mornings at anyones house can be chaotic. I've heard people say unbelievers don't generally go to church so lets plan activities outside the church so that we can rub shoulders with the lost where they can be more comfortable. I've been a believer for many years and attended church regularly, I don't feel comfortable<br />at many of the area churches. Here's a thought - No matter what our Sunday mornings hold, let's put a smile on our face and give visitors the same welcome we will receive in heaven someday. Churches would be more like "cheers" if we truly would grasp this is how our Abba welcomes us! It would make it easier to pass on. Maybe I'm wrong... Maybe the people aren't "unfriendly"... maybe their "unsure" of who they are in Christ.Alisanoreply@blogger.com