Saturday, July 18, 2009

What we ask of you...

What we won't ask you to do:

We won't ask you to change who you are. Be who you are. We love tattoos, ripped jeans or you fashion forward people! It is humans who judge what other's wear, not GOD!

We won't ask you to follow blindly. If you have a differing point of view...share it! Ideas expressed respectfully are always welcome. We encourage you to study scripture,prayer or use your intuition.

We won't ask you to give more than you can. We will not pass around an offering basket. Rather we will have one in a designated area where you may give if you feel led. If you do not know what to give, pray about it. God will lead you on the right path!

About Children:

We are not a "sit down and be quiet" kind of church. Feel free to bring a sketch pad and pencil for your littlest church goer-or even a soft toy. Nurse or bottle feed your baby where you are. If you can bring a swing or bouncy seat to keep them comfortable, feel free to do so. Our children worship with us, and will have opportunities to grow and lead in the services.

What we will ask you to do:

We ask you to try and create profoundly spiritual relationships with members of the church, and not perfunctory.

We ask that you make a personal invitation to your family,friends and neighbors to join you at services. It's hard to go to a new church alone!

We ask that you volunteer when you can to help with the church, and with community services.

We ask you to stay after services, and break bread together occasionally. There is nothing like building community by sharing a meal together!

We ask you to make a plate for an elderly or handicapped neighbor to take home. We want to share with those in need.

Note: Please never bring items with tree nuts or peanuts. We want anyone with allergies to be safe. If you have a family member with an allergy let us know.

We ask that if you can, to stay and play a game of kickball, or other sport. We want to pray and play together.

What WE won't do:

We won't bog you down in scripture. I use verses that inspire me, not to pick and choose to suit my own agenda.

We won't call you, or visit your home unless you ask.

We won't force you to do anything your uncomfortable with. If your unsure about something, seek counsel with your pastor, other church members and especially with prayer to God.

We won't force our views on you. We fully expect and want questions. We should never stop seeking in our spiritual journey.

We won't treat you as a round peg, and try to fit you into a square hole. We encourage individuality, personality, looks and spirit.

We won't require you to do anything to be a member. Once you attend a service, you and your family are members of our church!

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