I would like your opinion.
By Amber
@AmbiePam (91947)
United States
December 12, 2018 8:07pm CST
Last Sunday night I went to the church of my friends. My dad was actually glad because most people at his church my age are married with kids. My friend's church is really big. They have about five services every Sunday, and I went to the 5:30pm service because my friend attends that one.The attendance for that service was about 300 people. It felt kind of weird to just blend in. You could get in and get out, unnoticed.
My dad's church runs around 100 people, and you will definitely be talked to and welcomed. I don't know which I prefer. I like to get in and out unnoticed, but I don't know if that is actually good for me. The other difference is the music: at the big church it is LOUD. The flashing lights are an epileptic nightmare. I have migraines, but it didn't affect me last Sunday night. They also offer earplugs, but I didn't see them.
Which church should I regularly go to? I realize a lot of you don't go to church, but I would like your opinion anyway.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Dec 18
For me I want to get in and out, I go to hear the message not to socialize.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Dec 18
If they are both at different times I would go to both as well. We go to church to be a blessing to others, something most don't realize but that should be our focus-sharing God's love no matter where we go. :)
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@AmbiePam (91947)
• United States
13 Dec 18
@LovingMyBabies Oh, certainly! I remember my dad giving an example when I was ten. He said imagine you only ate on Sundays and Wednesdays. You'd be in terrible health. Well, if that is the only time you read your Bible and pray, you're spiritually starving.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Dec 18
@AmbiePam I was always taught God was for Sunday and Wednesday when we went to a baptist church. I'm so glad I know God is a daily relationship now-even outside of church! :)
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@GardenGerty (160488)
• United States
13 Dec 18
If you have the energy for it, I would be involved in both. Go to your Dad's church in the morning for the connectedness and to the other one at 5:30. You will be fed spiritually and socially in both, as long as it does not give you a migraine. You might want to see about some headphones of your own for when you might need it.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
14 Dec 18
i never liked those big churches. felt too cold and inpersonal . i liked the smaller close to Gods people better. i think that is how he meant for us to support each other in faith and love
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
13 Dec 18
I find churches a solemn place to be. I go to a church that makes me feel welcomed and comfortable where I can praise God and get to know him better. I think you should try and go several times to different churches and test which one makes you feel more comfortable being with God or better yet, pray for it.
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@LeaPea2417 (37334)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Dec 18
I would go to the smaller Church.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Try them both a few more times before you pick. Actually you can still go to both if you want.
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@Marilynda1225 (82582)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Both sounds like they have advantages so maybe I would alternate between them.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
14 Dec 18
I think you should go where you feel comfortable and where you are the happiest. I go to a place of worship where there are about 120 in attendance and always talk to a few before and a few after.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Dec 18
The smaller one. Blending in and not being noticed, is not getting the love and support either from members of the congregation. No hugs. I need my hugs. With a smaller church, the warmth is there, the friendship, even the pastor knows your name. That's where I go. The pastor said last Sunday there are about 134 in the congregation, doesn't include children and we have a lot of kids.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Dec 18
@AmbiePam Who said you don't go to church to socialize? That is certainly not a church for me. We sing the first song, and then greet everyone in our area. For me, the area is the entire church. I will seek out those I know are friends and give great hugs. I also hug everyone in my area I don't know, so I make new friends. I socialize when people come in. I'm one of the first ones to arrive. I like it that way because the worship people are practicing the songs. 
Then afterward, it's time to talk some more. You can't meet people anywhere if you don't socialize.
Then afterward, it's time to talk some more. You can't meet people anywhere if you don't socialize.1 person likes this
@roseannvs (171)
• Philippines
13 Dec 18
the most important is that you don't forget to go to church every sunday.
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@fivecandles (403)
• United States
11 Jan 19
If it's possible I'd recommend trying out a few other churches. Pray about it. You'll find the one that is right for you. It may take awhile or out may be immediate, but you'll get there.
I also recommend you talk to a pastor about what you want in a church and ask for their input on churches to try.
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